How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM170 - No authorization to configure liveCache settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No authorization to configure liveCache settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM170 - No authorization to configure liveCache settings ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM170 No authorization to configure liveCache settings typically indicates that the user attempting to access or configure LiveCache settings in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access or modify LiveCache settings.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for LiveCache configuration.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's authorization profile may be restricted, preventing access to certain transactions or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. Common roles that may include LiveCache configuration permissions are:
  
  SAP_APO_LC_ADMIN
  SAP_APO_LC_CONFIG
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects, such as S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and S_APO_LC (for LiveCache settings).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user requires additional permissions, the security team can modify the existing roles or create new ones to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to access the LiveCache settings again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/LC10 (LiveCache Administration) and /SAPAPO/LC20 (LiveCache Configuration).
  Authorization Objects: Understand the key authorization objects related to LiveCache, such as:
  
  S_APO_LC: Authorization for LiveCache
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to LiveCache authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.