PSA: "Error: Resource does not have Staffing Permission." When Attempting to Use Assign Multiple Projects FunctionalityApr 27, 2026Knowledge
Content Standard GuideTitlePSA: "Error: Resource does not have Staffing Permission." When Attempting to Use Assign Multiple Projects FunctionalityURL NamePSA-Error-Resource-does-not-have-Staffing-Permission-When-Attempting-to-Use-Assign-Multiple-Projects-FunctionalityInformationProduct AreaHelp Product AreaOrganization Setup & Administration - PS CloudRelease VersionHelp Release VersionWinter 2026SymptomsHelp SymptomsWhen attempting to use Assign Multiple Projects button, users receive the following error message: "Error: Resource does not have staffing permission." EnvironmentHelp EnvironmentProfessional Services AutomationWinter 2026ResolutionHelp ResolutionThe "Assign Multiple Projects" button doesn't work from the Project record page (it functions correctly from the Contact page)This button is designed to answer: "Which projects should be assigned to X resource?" and not "Which resources should be assign to X project?" On click, it fetches the record ID (which is the Project ID here, not a Resource ID) and checks for Resource Staffing PermissionsSince no resource matches that Project ID, it throws the error: "Resource does not have staffing permission." CauseHelp CauseResources have different Project IDs than the one that the system is trying to fetchAdditional NotesHelp Additional Notes
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