How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN169 - No authorization for location resource(s) &1 &2 and this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No authorization for location resource(s) &1 &2 and this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN169 - No authorization for location resource(s) &1 &2 and this function ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN169 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions on a specific location resource in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically includes placeholders for the location and resource identifiers, which are represented by &1 and &2.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization for the specified location resource.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles or profiles that grant access to the required functions in APO.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object for location resources may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  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 and why.
  Review the user's authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the location resources in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as S_APO_LOC (for location authorization) and S_APO_RES (for resource authorization), to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific location and resource.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_APO_LOC: Authorization for location resources
  S_APO_RES: Authorization for resource management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in APO.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.