How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE036 - Restricted authorization in Planning Service Manager

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Restricted authorization in Planning Service Manager

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE036 - Restricted authorization in Planning Service Manager ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE036 Restricted authorization in Planning Service Manager typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions within the Planning Service Manager (PSM) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This can occur when a user tries to access or execute functions that their role does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform in the Planning Service Manager.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required authorizations for APO functionalities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may be missing necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the Planning Service Manager.
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the actions in the Planning Service Manager. Common authorization objects for APO include:
  
  S_APO_AUTH (Authorization for APO)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  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. Test the functionality in the Planning Service Manager to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional information or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in APO to understand the specific authorizations required for different functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures and SUIM (User Information System) to review user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/PE036 Restricted authorization in Planning Service Manager error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks.