How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK077 - Prod. &1 loc. &2: person resp. &3 has no forecast planner authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Prod. &1 loc. &2: person resp. &3 has no forecast planner authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK077 - Prod. &1 loc. &2: person resp. &3 has no forecast planner authorization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK077 indicates that a specific user (the person responsible) does not have the necessary authorization to perform forecast planning for a particular product and location combination in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Planning (SCP) or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user identified in the error message (person responsible) lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access forecast planning functions for the specified product and location.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for forecast planning activities.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the product or location may not be correctly configured, leading to access issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for forecast planning in APO.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include forecast planner authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If you have access to the role management transactions (like PFCG), check the authorization objects related to forecast planning (e.g., S_APO_FCST).
  Ensure that the authorization objects are correctly configured to allow the user to perform the necessary actions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to assist in granting the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product and location master data are correctly set up in the system. Check if the person responsible is correctly assigned to the product/location combination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the forecast planning functionality to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP APO that pertain to forecast planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations in APO to understand the necessary configurations for forecast planners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK077.