How To Fix /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT142 - Few materials/locations were excluded due to Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Few materials/locations were excluded due to Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT142 - Few materials/locations were excluded due to Authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT142 indicates that certain materials or locations were excluded from processing due to authorization issues. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, where specific authorizations are required to access or manipulate certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified materials or locations. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Material/Location Restrictions: The materials or locations may be restricted based on organizational policies or settings in the system.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the specific APO functions being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which specific authorizations are lacking.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the materials and locations in question are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create new roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization objects related to APO and the specific materials/locations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues in APO to understand any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user re-execute the transaction to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO, such as S_APO_MAT for material access and S_APO_LOC for location access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in APO.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of having the correct authorizations and how to request additional access if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/PPO_OPT142 error message.