How To Fix FOPCB201 - Level of the task (&1) must not be greater than level of the role (&2)

FOPCB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCB - MIC: Customizing Messages

• Message number: 201

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCB201 - Level of the task (&1) must not be greater than level of the role (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FOPCB201 indicates that there is a mismatch between the task level and the role level in the context of authorization management. Specifically, the error states that the level of the task (represented by &1) must not exceed the level of the role (represented by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization concept, where roles are assigned to users to control access to various functions and data within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Task Level Exceeds Role Level: The task you are trying to assign or execute has a higher level of authorization than what is defined in the role. This can happen if:
  
  The task is incorrectly configured with a higher level.
  The role does not have the necessary permissions to execute the task.
  
  
  
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The role may not be properly set up to include the necessary authorizations for the task you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Changes in Authorization