How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD027 - You do not have authorization to change the settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change the settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD027 - You do not have authorization to change the settings ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD027 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change certain settings in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) settings.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain users from making changes to the settings.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them to a role that includes the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can create or modify roles in PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to APO settings include S_APO_SNP and S_APO_DP. These objects control access to various functions within the APO module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD027.