How To Fix UPB372 - You have no authorization to execute planning folder &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 372

• Message text: You have no authorization to execute planning folder &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB372 - You have no authorization to execute planning folder &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPB372 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific planning folder in the SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) environment. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a planning folder for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access the planning folder.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user group or role that has access to the planning folder.
  Planning Folder Configuration: The planning folder may have specific access restrictions configured that prevent certain users from executing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the planning folder. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Folder Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning folder in the BPC or IBP system to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the access rights are appropriately defined.
  Ensure that the planning folder is not restricted to specific user groups that do not include the user in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test access to the planning folder again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to planning folders, such as S_BPC_XXX (for BPC) or similar objects for IBP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in BPC or IBP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPB372 error and gain access to the required planning folder.