How To Fix FITV_POWL019 - Insufficient authorization for personnel number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITV_POWL - Message class for POWL of travel

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Insufficient authorization for personnel number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITV_POWL019 - Insufficient authorization for personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message FITV_POWL019 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to access the data related to a specific personnel number (indicated by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of the Personnel Administration (PA) module when a user attempts to view or manipulate data for a personnel number for which they lack the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specific personnel number.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Organizational Structure: The user may be restricted from accessing certain personnel numbers based on the organizational structure or specific rules set in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for accessing the personnel number.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as P_ORGIN (for personnel administration) and P_PERNR (for personnel number).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that allow access to the personnel numbers they need to work with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others that may be applicable to personnel administration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITV_POWL019 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the personnel data they require.