How To Fix PPEFOC212 - No authority to read: assignment to focus type &1 in application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFOC - Messages for Focus

• Message number: 212

• Message text: No authority to read: assignment to focus type &1 in application &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFOC212 - No authority to read: assignment to focus type &1 in application &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEFOC212 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read the assignment to a specific focus type in a particular application. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where focus types are used to manage and display specific data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to access the data related to the specified focus type and application. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user role may not include the necessary authorization objects that grant access to the focus type or application.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required permissions.
  Focus Type Restrictions: Certain focus types may have specific restrictions that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the focus type and application in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the focus type and application. Common authorization objects in SAP include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the module in use.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This can provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to modify the user roles. This may involve adding the required authorization objects or adjusting the existing ones.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles and their authorizations.
  SU53: Display authorization check to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message PPEFOC212. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of roles and authorizations in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PPEFOC212 error message.