How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD351 - No authorization for PPM &1 and this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: No authorization for PPM &1 and this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD351 - No authorization for PPM &1 and this function ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD351 No authorization for PPM &1 and this function typically indicates that a user is trying to access a Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) function in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The PPM &1 refers to a specific Production Planning Model (PPM) that the user is attempting to access.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specific PPM or the function they are trying to execute.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the PPM in question.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the PPM and the related functions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to APO and PPM, such as C_APO_PPM or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO and PPM. Common objects include:
  
  C_APO_PPM: Authorization for PPM
  C_APO_PROD: Authorization for production planning
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPAPO/PROD351 error message.