How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC097 - No authorization for displaying product hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No authorization for displaying product hierarchies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC097 - No authorization for displaying product hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC097 No authorization for displaying product hierarchies indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view product hierarchies in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This is a common issue that can arise due to insufficient user roles or permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that governs access to product hierarchies.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the APO functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Roles" tab to see the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The authorization object that typically controls access to product hierarchies in APO is S_APO_PROD or similar. You can check the roles assigned to the user to see if this object is included.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects for product hierarchy access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and the details from SU53 to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that control access to product hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to request access and understand the importance of proper authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/SCC097.