How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON213 - You are not authorized to delimit.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: You are not authorized to delimit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON213 - You are not authorized to delimit. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON213 ("You are not authorized to delimit") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to delimiting (or ending) a position in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is commonly encountered in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Organizational Management (OM) modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role attempting to delimit a position. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for delimiting positions.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units or positions they are trying to modify.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization objects that are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to position management.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Authorizations for organizational management.
  P_PLOG: Authorizations for personnel planning.
  P_TCODE: Authorizations for transaction codes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the results from the SU53 analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the delimiting action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure) or PO13 (Maintain HR Master Data) where this error might occur.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to authorization management and organizational management for further insights.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DFS_POSITION_COMMON213 error.