How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD353 - No authorization for location &1 and this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 353

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD353 - No authorization for location &1 and this function ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD353 No authorization for location &1 and this function typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur when trying to perform actions related to production planning, such as viewing or modifying data for a specific location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects for the specific location in question.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Location-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain locations based on user roles or profiles.
  
  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:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and see which roles are assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for the location in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to location access (e.g., S_APO_LOC, S_APO_PROD, etc.) are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change 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 ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that control access to locations and functions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management in SAP APO for more detailed guidance.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues that might be affecting the user.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/PROD353 error message.