How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION007 - You are not authorized to create a model with the name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a model with the name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION007 - You are not authorized to create a model with the name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION007 indicates that a user is attempting to create a model in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. The message typically includes a placeholder (&1) that represents the name of the model the user is trying to create.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform specific actions, such as creating models in APO.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for creating models in APO.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to APO model creation, such as:
  
  S_APO_MODEL (for model-related authorizations)
  Other relevant authorization objects depending on your organization's security policies.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the model again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that pertain to model creation and management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management in SAP APO for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional context regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION007.