How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVFILL020 - Incorrect settings: Ref. field for authorization validity not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVFILL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Incorrect settings: Ref. field for authorization validity not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVFILL020 - Incorrect settings: Ref. field for authorization validity not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVFILL020 Incorrect settings: Ref. field for authorization validity not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to authorization settings for certain fields in the system.
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the reference field for authorization validity has not been defined correctly in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference field that is supposed to be used for authorization checks is not configured in the system.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization object that is supposed to control access to certain functionalities may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for APO.
  Ensure that the reference field for authorization validity is defined correctly. This may involve checking the settings under the relevant planning area or authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check the authorization objects related to the APO functionalities you are trying to access.
  Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are assigned to the user roles.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Make sure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the APO functionalities.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization management concepts, especially in the context of APO.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/SRVF_SRVFILL020.