How To Fix HRFPM_FTE804 - You are not authorized to use grouping &1; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 804

• Message text: You are not authorized to use grouping &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

You define the authorizations for groupings in authorization
object <DS:UO.P_EXMGRP>P_EXMGRP</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE804 - You are not authorized to use grouping &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE804 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific grouping in the context of SAP's Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the area of Personnel Management or related functionalities. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to a grouping (like a pay scale, employee grouping, etc.) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified grouping. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Grouping Configuration: The grouping itself may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain users or roles.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or roles that allow access to the grouping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required grouping.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Grouping Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the grouping in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the grouping is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, have the user log out and back in, or test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization concepts in HR and how groupings are managed.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the HRFPM_FTE804 error message.