How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC475 - No authorization to create plan &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 475

• Message text: No authorization to create plan &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC475 - No authorization to create plan &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC475 No authorization to create plan &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to create a planning object (like a plan) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required permissions to create the specified planning object (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating plans in APO.
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign it or modify an existing role to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for creating plans in APO is typically S_APO_PLN (for planning-related activities). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  Check the specific fields in the authorization object to ensure they are correctly set up (e.g., activity codes).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create the plan again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in APO.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorizations in APO.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/SCC475 No authorization to create plan &1.