How To Fix 53809 - EE not authorized for off-site work

53809 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 809

• Message text: EE not authorized for off-site work

What causes this issue?

The employee has no authorization to perform off-site work.

System Response

Time events for the start and end of off-site work cannot be entered
for this employee.

How to fix this error?

You can enter an authorization to perform off-site work in the <LS>Time
Recording</> infotype.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53809 - EE not authorized for off-site work ?

  The SAP error message "53809 EE not authorized for off-site work" typically indicates that a user or employee (EE) does not have the necessary authorizations to perform off-site work activities within the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of user roles and permissions in the SAP system, particularly in modules that manage employee activities, such as Human Capital Management (HCM) or Project System (PS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization profile to perform off-site work. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict off-site work for certain employee types or roles, and the user may fall into one of those restricted categories.
  Employee Status: The employee's status in the system may not allow for off-site work, possibly due to being on leave, inactive, or not assigned to