How To Fix /SAPAPO/PCM056 - General error while checking authorization for planning version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PCM -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: General error while checking authorization for planning version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM056 - General error while checking authorization for planning version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PCM056 indicates a general error while checking authorization for a planning version in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a planning version for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified planning version.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the planning version.
  Planning Version Configuration: The planning version may not be properly configured to allow access to certain users or roles.
  Transport Issues: If the planning version was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the authorization objects not being correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the planning version.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the planning version. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning version in transaction /SAPAPO/VER to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the necessary authorizations are granted.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Objects:
  
  If the planning version was transported, ensure that all relevant authorization objects were included in the transport request and are correctly configured in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to authorization checks in APO for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple users.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to APO planning versions, such as S_APO_VERS or others that may be applicable.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing authorizations include SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/PCM056 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the planning version in SAP APO.