How To Fix FSSC_RDS102 - You are not authorized to assign users to business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS - Financial Shared Service Center, RDS

• Message number: 102

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign users to business partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS102 - You are not authorized to assign users to business partners ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS102 indicates that a user is not authorized to assign users to business partners. This typically occurs in the context of managing business partner roles and authorizations within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by insufficient authorizations for the user attempting to perform the action. Specifically, the user may lack the necessary roles or permissions to assign users to business partners in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for managing business partners. This typically involves roles related to Business Partner Management or specific authorizations for user assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. They can review and adjust the user's roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business partner configuration is set up correctly. Sometimes, specific settings or configurations may restrict user assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance - to manage user accounts.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - to create or modify roles and authorizations.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner roles and authorizations.
  Review your organization's internal documentation regarding user roles and responsibilities.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FSSC_RDS102.