How To Fix 5W157 - Organizational object no longer belongs to user group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Organizational object no longer belongs to user group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W157 - Organizational object no longer belongs to user group & ?

  The SAP error message 5W157, which states "Organizational object no longer belongs to user group &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action related to an organizational object (such as a cost center, profit center, or other organizational units) that is no longer assigned to their user group. This can happen due to changes in organizational structure, user group assignments, or authorization settings.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Organizational Structure: The organizational object may have been reassigned to a different user group or may have been deleted.
  User Group Changes: The user’s group assignment may have changed, and they no longer have access to the organizational object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the organizational object due to changes in roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Group Assignment:
  
  Verify the user’s group assignment in the user master record (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct user group that has access to the required organizational object.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Object Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the organizational object to the user group. This can be done in the relevant configuration settings (e.g., transaction codes such as OX02 for cost centers).
  If the organizational object has been moved to a different user group, update the user group assignment accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which authorization object is causing the issue.
  If necessary, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles and authorizations to include access to the required organizational object.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to investigate any recent changes in the system that may have affected user access or organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  OX02: Change Cost Center
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user groups, organizational objects, and authorization management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.