How To Fix RPM_WORKLIST021 - You do not have staffing manager authorization for role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_WORKLIST - Portf. Mgmt Worklist: Business Object Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You do not have staffing manager authorization for role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_WORKLIST021 - You do not have staffing manager authorization for role &1 ?

  The SAP error message RPM_WORKLIST021, which states "You do not have staffing manager authorization for role &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that the user attempting to access or perform actions related to a specific role does not have the necessary authorization to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization profile or role assigned to them that allows them to act as a staffing manager for the specified role.
  Role Configuration: The role in question may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit.
  User Profile: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to manage staffing for the specified role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include staffing manager authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, an administrator should assign the appropriate roles that include staffing manager authorizations for the specific role in question.
  This may involve adding the user to a specific organizational unit or role that grants the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the role in question to ensure it is set up correctly in the system.
  Ensure that the role is active and that the necessary authorizations are included in the role definition.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization settings and make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to staffing management in SAP RPM.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to user authorizations and role management for further guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RPM_WORKLIST021 error message.