How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE192 - No authorization to save selection &1 of user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 192

• Message text: No authorization to save selection &1 of user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE192 - No authorization to save selection &1 of user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE192 No authorization to save selection &1 of user &2 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to save a selection variant or a query but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to save the selection variant. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that allows saving selections in APO.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow saving selections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for saving selections in APO are typically S_APO_SEL or similar. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign a new role that includes the required permissions. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  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 request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to save the selection again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_APO_SEL: Authorization for selection variants in APO.
  S_USER_AUTH: General user authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/PE192.