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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 a relevant project.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profiles in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for off-site work.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include off-site work permissions.
  If you are an administrator, you can create or modify roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to off-site work in the relevant SAP module (e.g., HCM, PS).
  Ensure that the settings allow for off-site work for the specific employee type or project.
  
  
  
  Employee Status Verification:
  
  Verify the employee's status in the system. If the employee is inactive or on leave, they may not be authorized for off-site work.
  Update the employee's status if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific details on authorization objects related to off-site work.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control off-site work permissions. This may include objects related to employee roles, project assignments, and work location.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing user roles and authorizations include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message "53809 EE not authorized for off-site work."