How To Fix BL213 - Authorization already assigned

BL213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Authorization already assigned

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BL213 - Details

• The SAP error message BL213: Authorization already assigned typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign an authorization object or role to a user that has already been assigned. This can happen in various contexts, such as when managing user roles in transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) or SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The user already has the authorization object or role assigned, and the system does not allow duplicate assignments.
  Role Inheritance: The role being assigned may already be included in another role that the user has, leading to the same authorizations being present.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent duplicate assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user’s current roles and authorizations. Look for the role or authorization object that you are trying to assign.
  Use transaction PFCG to review the role and see if it is already assigned to the