How To Fix /SCMUI/UIAPOMD018 - You do not have authorization for some of the partner products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMUI/UIAPOMD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You do not have authorization for some of the partner products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD018 - You do not have authorization for some of the partner products ?

  The SAP error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access certain partner products within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where users need specific permissions to view or manipulate data related to partner products.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the partner products in question.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific partner products.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on organizational units, product categories, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for accessing partner products.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to partner products. Common objects might include S_APO_PROD or similar.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This can provide insight into what specific permissions are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the partner products again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles specific to your version of SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request access or understand their roles and authorizations within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SCMUI/UIAPOMD018.