How To Fix /LSIERP/WLI117 - User &1 does not belong to an organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LSIERP/WLI -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: User &1 does not belong to an organizational unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LSIERP/WLI117 - User &1 does not belong to an organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message /LSIERP/WLI117 User &1 does not belong to an organizational unit typically indicates that the user specified in the error message does not have the necessary organizational unit assignments in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction or process that requires specific organizational unit authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Organizational Unit Assignment: The user has not been assigned to any organizational unit in the relevant configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the organizational unit.
  Incorrect User Data: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the organizational unit may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the user profile for the organizational unit assignments.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational unit that is required for the transaction or process.
  
  
  
  Assign Organizational Unit:
  
  If the user is not assigned to any organizational unit, you can assign them to the appropriate one. This may require administrative access.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., transaction OX02 for organizational units) and ensure the user is linked to the correct organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user's authorization roles to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the organizational unit.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Unit Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the organizational unit itself is correctly configured and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  OX02: Maintain Organizational Units
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and organizational unit configuration for more detailed steps and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the user has the necessary organizational unit assignments.