How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES012 - You do not have the authorization to display planning version &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to display planning version &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES012 - You do not have the authorization to display planning version &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific planning version in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a planning version for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile to access the specified planning version.
  Planning Version Settings: The planning version may be restricted to certain user roles or groups, and the user may not belong to those roles.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the APO planning functions.
  
  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 user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. The relevant authorization object for planning versions in APO is typically S_APO_VERS (Authorization for Planning Versions).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific planning version they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the planning version you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s 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 in SAP APO, such as S_APO_VERS, which controls access to planning versions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the planning version in SAP APO.