How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN179 - No authorization for product-plan assignment &1 and this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: No authorization for product-plan assignment &1 and this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN179 - No authorization for product-plan assignment &1 and this function ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN179 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a product-plan assignment for a specific product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify product planning data without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to perform the action related to product-plan assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to product planning in APO.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific restrictions in the authorization objects may prevent the user from accessing certain product plans or product data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for product planning.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to product planning include:
  
  C_APO_PPL (Product Planning)
  C_APO_MAINT (Maintenance of Product Planning)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary activity authorizations (e.g., create, change, display).
  
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in APO to understand how to properly configure roles and authorizations.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the implications of authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/PPM_MAINTAIN179.