How To Fix FOPCB104 - Level of task &1 must not be higher than level of role (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCB - MIC: Customizing Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Level of task &1 must not be higher than level of role (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCB104 - Level of task &1 must not be higher than level of role (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FOPCB104 indicates that there is a mismatch between the level of a task and the level of the role assigned to it. Specifically, the error states that the level of the task (denoted as &1) must not exceed the level of the role (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of authorization management within SAP, particularly when dealing with roles and authorizations in the context of the SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) module or the Profile Generator (PFCG).
  Cause:
  
  Role Hierarchy Violation: The task you are trying to assign or execute has a higher authorization level than what is defined in the role. In SAP, roles can have different levels of access, and tasks must align with these levels.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may be assigned a role that does not have the necessary permissions to perform the task.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the role definitions or task assignments within the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Role and Task Levels:
  
  Check the level of the task you are trying to execute. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the authorization object associated with the task.
  Compare it with the level of the role assigned to the user. You can do this by reviewing the role in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Levels:
  
  If the task level is indeed higher than the role level, you may need to either:
  
  Modify the role to include the necessary authorizations that match or exceed the task level.
  Create a new role with the appropriate level and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reassign Roles:
  
  If the user has multiple roles, ensure that the correct role with the appropriate level is assigned to them for the task they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the task again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for best practices on role and task management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  SUIM: User information system (to check authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the specific authorization objects related to the task can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  GRC Configuration: If you are using SAP GRC, ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FOPCB104 error and ensure that the task and role levels are appropriately aligned.