Symptom
- This article describes how you can view user permissions assigned to a specific user.
- This can be used when troubleshooting why someone cannot do something or report on something.
- Is it possible to see the groups assigned to an user in the system?
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Environment
SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Resolution
To check the permissions assigned to an user, please follow the steps below:
- Go to "RBP Troubleshooting" feature.
- "User Role and Permission Search";
- Add the User in "Access User";
- Click on "Search".
As an enhancement from 2511 release, it is now possible to search by groups assigned to an user:
- Go to "RBP Troubleshooting" feature.
- "User Group Search";
- Add the User in "User";
- Click on "Search".
FAQ - Additional Information
Q) Where can I get information on this from the Guide?
A) Guide:Guide: Using Role-Based Permissions
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See Also
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- 2229272 - Checking User Permissions (for example Report Permission) via User Role Search
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- 3354533 - Table report does not respect modules' RBP permissions
- 2819279 - What are the Admin permissions for the Report Centre (RBP)?
- 2354921 - What are the Required User permissions for the Report Centre? - RBP
- 3596610 - Unable to search the "View User Permission" in Action Search (1H 2025)
Keywords
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