How To Fix 5P428 - & No write authorization for cluster PS / PT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 428

• Message text: & No write authorization for cluster PS / PT

What causes this issue?

You have tried to generate a schema or run payroll using a schema that
was not generated. The results are stored in the file PCL2 in clusters
PS and PT. However, you are not authorized to write to this cluster.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator give you a read and write authorization
for the object RPPCLX containing the fields RELID and AUTHC. The field
RELID must contain the values 'PS' and 'PT' and the field AUTHC the
values 'R' and 'U'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P428 - & No write authorization for cluster PS / PT ?

  The SAP error message 5P428 typically indicates that there is "No write authorization for cluster PS / PT." This error occurs when a user attempts to write or modify data in the cluster tables related to payroll (PS) or personnel time management (PT) but does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to write to the cluster tables. This can be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects related to payroll and time management.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for accessing the PS/PT clusters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for payroll and time management are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the PS/PT clusters.
  Ensure that the authorization objects P_TCODE, P_ORGXX, P_PERNR, and others related to payroll and time management are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for payroll and time management, such as:
  
  P_PCR: Personnel Calculation Rule
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  P_ORGXX: Organizational Assignment
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and security to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.