How To Fix PG426 - No authorization for assignment to & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 426

• Message text: No authorization for assignment to & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG426 - No authorization for assignment to & & & & ?

  The SAP error message PG426 "No authorization for assignment to & & & &" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error often occurs in the context of organizational management or personnel administration, where specific authorizations are required to assign or manage objects such as positions, jobs, or organizational units.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant the necessary permissions.
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: The user may be trying to assign an object that is outside their authorized organizational units or areas of responsibility.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow the necessary actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the specific action the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units and that their responsibilities align with the actions they are trying to perform.
  If necessary, update the user’s organizational assignments in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to personnel management include P_ORGIN, P_PERSG, P_PERSK, and others. Understanding these objects can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PG426 error and implement a solution to resolve it.