How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC098 - No authorization for changing product hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No authorization for changing product hierarchies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC098 - No authorization for changing product hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC098 No authorization for changing product hierarchies typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to product hierarchies in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) does not have the necessary authorizations to make changes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change product hierarchies. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow changes to product hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG to edit the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to product hierarchy changes (e.g., C_APO_PROD).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to product hierarchies in SAP APO include:
  
  C_APO_PROD: Authorization for product master data.
  C_APO_HIER: Authorization for product hierarchy management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/SCC098.