How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU006 - You do not have authorization for all the characteristic values selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You do not have authorization for all the characteristic values selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU006 - You do not have authorization for all the characteristic values selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires access to specific data that they are not authorized to view or manipulate.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorizations for the characteristic values they are trying to access. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Characteristic Value Restrictions: The characteristic values may be restricted based on the user's role or profile settings, preventing them from accessing certain data.
  Data Segmentation: In some cases, data may be segmented based on organizational units, and the user may not have access to the relevant segments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator should modify their roles to include the necessary authorizations for the characteristic values in question.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include access to the relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the characteristic values and ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights.
  Common authorization objects in APO include S_APO_CHA (for characteristics) and S_APO_VAL (for characteristic values).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU006.