2088818 - How to view permissions and groups assigned to users via RBP Troubleshooting feature?

• 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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SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

To check the permissions assigned to a user, please follow the steps below: 

1. Go to "RBP Troubleshooting" feature.
2. "User Role and Permission Search";
3. Add the User in "Access User";
4. Click on "Search".

As an enhancement from 2H 2025 release, it is now possible to search by groups assigned to a user: 

1. Go to "RBP Troubleshooting" feature.
2. "User Group Search";
3. Add the User in "User";
4. Click on "Search".

FAQ - Additional Information

Q) Where can I get information on this from the Guide?

A) Help Guide: Using Role-Based Permissions

For EC field hris-element-id  creation best practice please refer to EC Standard field Help Guide:

• Data Model Field Information for Employee Central 

Q) How to create Super Admin in both Platform & LMS modules?

A) The Manage Super Admin Access tool was introduced as part of the H1 2026 SAP SuccessFactors release. It is a self-service capability designed for customers. With this enhancement, administrators can now manage Super Admin access for both Learning and Platform from a unified access management page using the Manage Super Admin Access tool. Refer to 3730679 - [1H26] Manage Super Admin Access for more details.

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