How To Fix FITVPS718 - No authorization for maintaining duty allocation for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: No authorization for maintaining duty allocation for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS718 - No authorization for maintaining duty allocation for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS718 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain duty allocation for a specific personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Personnel Administration modules within SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow for maintaining duty allocations.
  Incorrect Personnel Area/Area Group: The user may not have access to the specific personnel area or group associated with the personnel number in question.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow for the required actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITVPS718 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to personnel administration include:
  
  P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration)
  P_PERNR (Personnel Number)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the personnel number involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to HR and personnel management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FITVPS718 error.