How To Fix /S4PPM/AUTH_ANALYSIS012 - Not more than &1 levels allowed; &2 levels for User Group &3 found

/S4PPM/AUTH_ANALYSIS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /S4PPM/AUTH_ANALYSIS -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Not more than &1 levels allowed; &2 levels for User Group &3 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTH_ANALYSIS012 - Not more than &1 levels allowed; &2 levels for User Group &3 found ?

  The SAP error message /S4PPM/AUTH_ANALYSIS012 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization levels assigned to a user group in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the user group has exceeded the maximum allowed levels of authorization, which can lead to potential security risks or performance issues.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the number of authorization levels assigned to a user group exceeds the predefined limit set in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Excessive Role Assignments: The user group may have been assigned too many roles or authorizations, leading to a hierarchy that exceeds the allowed levels.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to limit the number of authorization levels for security reasons, and the current configuration does not align with the user group's assignments.
  Changes in User Roles: Recent changes in user roles or authorizations may have inadvertently increased the number of levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can