How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT052 - Role 2 (Office) not available for function 13 (Planning and Execution)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Role 2 (Office) not available for function 13 (Planning and Execution)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT052 - Role 2 (Office) not available for function 13 (Planning and Execution) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT052 Role 2 (Office) not available for function 13 (Planning and Execution) typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the assignment of roles to organizational units in the planning and execution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment: The error indicates that the organizational unit (in this case, an office) does not have the necessary role assigned to perform the specified function (Planning and Execution).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or in the role definitions within the SAP system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user or organizational unit may lack the required authorizations to execute the planning and execution functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP SCM.
  Verify that the organizational unit (Office) has the correct role (Role 2) assigned for the function (Function 13).
  If the role is missing, you may need to assign it through the appropriate configuration transaction (e.g., using transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Ensure that the organizational structure is correctly set up and that the office is properly defined within the system.
  Check if the organizational unit is active and correctly linked to the planning and execution processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  If necessary, work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the required functions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to organizational units and role assignments in SCM to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SU01 (User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Understand the different roles and their functions within the SCM module to ensure proper configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.