How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSTR019 - You are not permitted to change periodicities

/SAPAPO/TSTR019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSTR -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You are not permitted to change periodicities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSTR019 - You are not permitted to change periodicities ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSTR019 ("You are not permitted to change periodicities") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to modify the periodicity settings of a planning object (like a planning book or data view) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to change the periodicity settings in the planning book or data view.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to periodicities for certain users or roles.
  Locking Mechanism: The planning book or data view might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change periodicities. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  The relevant authorization object is typically S_TCODE for transaction codes and S_APO_PLN for planning-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
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