How To Fix /IBS/RB074 - Administrator &1 does not have authorization for the organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Administrator &1 does not have authorization for the organizational unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB074 - Administrator &1 does not have authorization for the organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB074 Administrator &1 does not have authorization for the organizational unit typically indicates that a user (in this case, the administrator) is trying to perform an action on an organizational unit for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is common in systems where role-based access control is implemented, and it can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Solutions (IBS).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific organizational unit.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the organizational unit in question.
  Organizational Unit Restrictions: The organizational unit may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain users or roles.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, go to transaction code PFCG to modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the organizational unit in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, you may need to create or modify an authorization profile to include the required permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific SAP module you are working with to understand the required authorizations for the actions being performed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the changes by having the user attempt the action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to organizational units. Common objects include P_ORGXX (for organizational management) and others specific to the module in use.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  User Management: Ensure that user management practices are in place to regularly review and update user roles and authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.