How To Fix 7F052 - Administrative position &1 &2 not authorized for person &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7F -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Administrative position &1 &2 not authorized for person &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7F052 - Administrative position &1 &2 not authorized for person &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message 7F052 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to an administrative position for a specific person. The message typically reads: "Administrative position &1 &2 not authorized for person &3 &4." This means that the user is trying to perform an action related to a position that they do not have the necessary authorizations for.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access or manage the specified administrative position.
  Position Configuration: The administrative position may not be correctly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned the necessary roles.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned in their user profile to access the administrative position.
  Organizational Structure: The organizational structure may not be set up correctly, leading to access issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the administrative position.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the administrative position.
  
  
  
  Position Configuration:
  
  Verify that the administrative position is correctly configured in the system. Check if the position is active and properly linked to the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Organizational Management:
  
  Ensure that the organizational management settings are correctly set up. This includes checking the relationships between positions, jobs, and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects related to administrative positions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to administrative positions, such as P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration) and P_PERS (Personnel Management).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations, and PPOME (Organization and Staffing) to view and manage organizational structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.