How To Fix FOPCS221 - There are conflicts in segregation of duties

FOPCS221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCS - Messages for Structure Setup

• Message number: 221

• Message text: There are conflicts in segregation of duties

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FOPCS221 - Details

• The SAP error message FOPCS221 indicates that there are conflicts in the segregation of duties (SoD) within the system. This typically arises when a user has been assigned roles or authorizations that allow them to perform conflicting actions, which can lead to potential fraud or errors. The segregation of duties is a critical internal control mechanism that ensures no single individual has control over all aspects of a financial transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment: A user has been assigned multiple roles that allow them to perform conflicting tasks. For example, a user who can both create and approve purchase orders may trigger this error.
  Authorization Conflicts: The system checks for conflicts based on predefined SoD rules. If a user's roles violate these rules, the error is generated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SoD rules may not be properly configured in the system, leading to false positives in conflict detection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review User Roles: Analyze the roles assigned to the