How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES581 - Enter an existing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Enter an existing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES581 - Enter an existing authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES581 typically indicates that there is an issue with authorization in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message suggests that the user is trying to perform an action that requires a specific authorization that they do not currently possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object Issues: There may be issues with the specific authorization objects that are required for the action, such as restrictions based on organizational levels or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorization objects for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  You can use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction ST01 (System Trace) to trace authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the APO module. Common objects include S_APO_ORD, S_APO_MAT, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in APO.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the APO module to understand the required authorizations for specific transactions or functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES581.