How To Fix /SAPAPO/RELH012 - No authorization to change &1 hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RELH -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization to change &1 hierarchies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELH012 - No authorization to change &1 hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELH012 No authorization to change &1 hierarchies typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify the specified hierarchy in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change a planning hierarchy or a master data hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform changes on the specified hierarchy.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for hierarchy management.
  Hierarchy Locking: The hierarchy might be locked for editing by another user or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to hierarchy management, such as S_TCODE, S_APO_HIER, or any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can adjust the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to modify the role and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy you are trying to change is not locked or in a state that prevents modifications. You can check this in the hierarchy management area of APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the functionality again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO and hierarchy management. This may include:
  
  S_APO_HIER: Authorizations for hierarchy management in APO.
  S_TCODE: Authorizations for transaction codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems in APO.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user authorizations and hierarchy management in APO for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/RELH012.