How To Fix FITP701 - No maintenance authorization for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No maintenance authorization for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP701 - No maintenance authorization for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message FITP701, which states "No maintenance authorization for personnel number &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data related to a personnel number for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the data for the specified personnel number. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: The personnel number may be restricted based on the organizational structure or other criteria defined in the system.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the personnel number in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should update the user's roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to personnel administration (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Organizational Management:
  
  Verify if there are any organizational restrictions that might prevent the user from accessing the personnel number. This could include settings in the organizational structure or specific group assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to personnel administration include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Authorizations for personnel administration.
  P_PERNR: Authorizations for specific personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.