How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP291 - No change authorization for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No change authorization for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP291 - No change authorization for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP291 No change authorization for &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to make changes to a planning object (like a product, location, or other master data) for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Object Locking: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to certain objects based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change the object in question.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security team or administrator to request the required roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Object Locking:
  
  Verify if the object is locked by another user. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the object and see if it can be released.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that there are no restrictions based on organizational units or other criteria that might be affecting the user’s ability to make changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues in APO for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization errors in APO.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the authorization model in SAP APO to understand the implications of their roles and permissions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.