How To Fix /SAPAPO/RES_MSG024 - You are not authorized to create a resource network

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RES_MSG -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a resource network

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG024 - You are not authorized to create a resource network ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG024 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a resource network in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object for creating resource networks in APO.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating resource networks.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you have access to modify roles, add the required authorization objects related to resource network creation. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_APO_RES (APO Resource Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activity authorizations (e.g., create, change, display).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the resource network again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in APO to understand the specific authorizations required for different actions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/RES_MSG024 error.