How To Fix UPS1028 - No authorization for subplan &1 and planning session &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No authorization for subplan &1 and planning session &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1028 - No authorization for subplan &1 and planning session &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPS1028 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific subplan and planning session. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user attempts to perform actions related to planning sessions or subplans for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to access the specified subplan and planning session.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include permissions for the specific planning session or subplan.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the authorization objects related to planning sessions and subplans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required planning session and subplan.
  You can do this by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to planning sessions and subplans. Common authorization objects include S_BPC_OLAP for BPC and S_BPC_PLN for planning-related activities.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on authorization requirements for planning sessions and subplans.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_BPC_OLAP
  S_BPC_PLN
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors related to planning sessions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.