How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON218 - You are not authorized to change the status to active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the status to active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON218 - You are not authorized to change the status to active. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON218 indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of a position to "active," but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with organizational management or position management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to change the status of the position.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action of changing the position status.
  Position Management Settings: There may be specific settings or restrictions in the system that prevent certain users from making changes to position statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change the status of positions.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to position management (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PLOG, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization logs and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if they can now change the position status to active.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check or modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles.
  SU53: Display authorization check to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control access to position management functions, such as:
  
  P_ORGIN: Authorizations for organizational management.
  P_PLOG: Authorizations for position management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings related to position management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.