How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF013 - Insufficient authorization to change profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Insufficient authorization to change profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF013 - Insufficient authorization to change profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM_PROF013 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to change a specific profile in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a profile (such as a planning profile, master data profile, etc.) without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action of changing the profile.
  Profile Locking: The profile may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned in their user profile that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects for APO profiles include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_APO_PROF (Authorization for APO Profiles)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change the specific profile indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Profile Locking:
  
  Check if the profile is locked by another user. If so, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to change the profile again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO to ensure that users have the correct permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and profile locking, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.