How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS268 - Error when checking the change authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Error when checking the change authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS268 - Error when checking the change authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS268 typically indicates that there is an issue with change authorization in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a planning object (like a planning book or data) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specific planning object or data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow changes in the APO environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the APO functions they are trying to access.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to APO, such as S_APO for APO-specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO, such as S_APO, which controls access to various APO functionalities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS268 error.