How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON016 - You are not authorized to create a position.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a position.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON016 - You are not authorized to create a position. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON016 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a position in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with organizational management and position management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create positions. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not have the necessary permissions for the specific organizational unit or area where they are trying to create the position.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from creating positions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the user's roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create positions.
  The relevant authorization objects to check include P_ORGIN (for organizational management) and P_POSIT (for position management).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for position creation.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the organizational unit where they are trying to create the position. This may involve checking the user’s assignment to specific organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the necessary authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if they can now create a position.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) or PPOC (for position management) to manage positions and organizational units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in HCM to understand the roles and authorizations required for position management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON016.