How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES013 - You do not have the authorization to change planning version &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 013

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES013 - You do not have the authorization to change planning version &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific planning version in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify 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 change the specified planning version.
  Planning Version Settings: The planning version may be locked or restricted for certain users or roles.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  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 planning versions, such as S_APO_PLN (for planning version authorization).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to adjust the role definitions.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the planning version in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the error message and the details from SU53 to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version Settings:
  
  Verify if the planning version is set to be editable by the user’s role. Sometimes, specific planning versions may have restrictions based on organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, test the changes by attempting to access the planning version again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO, especially those related to planning versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in APO to understand how to properly configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the planning version in SAP APO.