How To Fix /SAPAPO/TS_RLG_CPY104 - You do not have authorization to change the copy step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TS_RLG_CPY -

• Message number: 104

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TS_RLG_CPY104 - You do not have authorization to change the copy step ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TS_RLG_CPY104 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a copy step in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify a copy step in a planning process or a similar configuration but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the APO module.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to modify copy steps.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions set at the system level that prevent certain users from making changes to specific configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are 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 additional roles that include the required permissions for modifying copy steps in APO.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the user’s roles. For APO, this might include objects like S_APO_CPY or others related to planning and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to APO.
  If the issue continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for APO to understand what permissions are necessary for various actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPAPO/TS_RLG_CPY104 error message.