How To Fix 5O753 - Personnel number &2 has insufficient authorization for &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 753

• Message text: Personnel number &2 has insufficient authorization for &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O753 - Personnel number &2 has insufficient authorization for &1. ?

  The SAP error message 5O753 indicates that a personnel number (identified by &2) does not have sufficient authorization for a specific action or object (identified by &1). This error typically arises in the context of HR or personnel management transactions where user permissions are checked against the actions they are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified personnel number.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the personnel number in question.
  Organizational Structure: The user may be trying to access data outside their organizational unit or area of responsibility.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user cover the necessary organizational units and personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, you can add them to the user’s profile or role. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units and that their access aligns with the personnel numbers they need to manage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, or refresh their session to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for HR transactions, such as:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  SAP Security Roles: Understanding how roles and profiles are structured in your SAP system can help in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.