How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC474 - No authorization for plan &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: No authorization for plan &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC474 - No authorization for plan &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC474 No authorization for plan &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to access a planning area or a specific planning object for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the specific planning area (denoted by &1 in the error message). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified planning area.
  The authorization object related to the planning area is not properly configured.
  The user may not have been assigned to the correct organizational units or roles that grant access to the planning area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the planning area in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for APO include S_APO_PLN (for planning area access) and S_APO_AUTH (for general APO authorizations).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles and assign the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that control access to planning areas and other functionalities.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/SCC474 No authorization for plan &1.