How To Fix AP281 - &1 has to remain assigned to a program position

AP281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 281

• Message text: &1 has to remain assigned to a program position

The assignment of &V1& to a program position is designated as a
required entry in the screen layout control in Customizing.

System Response

Therefore deleting the assignment to the program position is not
allowed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment in and then immediately enter a new assignment to
a program position.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP281 - &1 has to remain assigned to a program position ?

  The SAP error message AP281 indicates that a specific object (like a user, role, or authorization) must remain assigned to a program position. This error typically arises in the context of authorization management, particularly when dealing with user roles and profiles in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AP281 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or role you are trying to modify is linked to a program position that requires specific authorizations. Removing or changing this assignment could violate security policies or lead to unauthorized access.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain roles or users are mandated to remain assigned to specific program positions for compliance or operational reasons.
  
  
  Role Dependencies: There may be dependencies between roles or profiles that necessitate the retention of certain assignments.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP281 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Role Assignments: Check the role assignments for the