How To Fix SU2X217 - Organizational level is used in default values of & applications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SU2X - Messages for Authorization Default Value Maintenance

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Organizational level is used in default values of & applications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SU2X217 - Organizational level is used in default values of & applications ?

  The SAP error message SU2X217 indicates that there is an issue with the organizational level being used in the default values of certain applications. This typically occurs in the context of user authorizations and roles within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with organizational units like company codes, plants, or sales organizations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the organizational level specified in the user roles or authorizations is not valid or is not properly configured. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Organizational Levels: The organizational level that is referenced in the default values may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational level may not be correctly assigned in the user roles or profiles.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the organizational data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified organizational level.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SU2X217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Organizational Levels:
  
  Verify that the organizational levels referenced in the default values exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration areas (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings for the organizational units.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the correct organizational levels and that they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Default Values:
  
  If the default values are incorrect, you may need to adjust them in the relevant application settings. This can often be done in the customizing settings for the specific module (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that all necessary objects related to the organizational levels were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction can help you identify if the user lacks the necessary authorizations to access the specified organizational level.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific applications and organizational levels you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help you resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SU2X217 error in your SAP system.