How To Fix PA287 - No authorization for action & and position/vacancy &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 287

• Message text: No authorization for action & and position/vacancy &

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for object P_APPL_VAC failed. You do not have
authorization to use the action to process the position or vacancy.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

You require authorization to be able to perform the activity. Your
system administrator can assign the authorization to you.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object is P_APPL_VAC.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA287 - No authorization for action & and position/vacancy & ?

  The SAP error message PA287 ("No authorization for action & and position/vacancy &") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to personnel administration (PA) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or display employee data, positions, or vacancies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific action or object (e.g., action type, position, or vacancy).
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain organizational units but not to others, leading to authorization issues when trying to access specific positions or vacancies.
  Action Type Restrictions: The action type being attempted may be restricted for the user's role or profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should review and modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary actions for personnel administration, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERS, and any other relevant authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the relevant organizational units. This can be checked in the authorization objects related to organizational levels.
  
  
  
  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.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to personnel actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to personnel administration include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERS: Personnel Actions
  P_TCODE: Transaction Codes
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP security team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.