How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL013 - You are not authorized to execute selection ID &1; contact sys. admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVHCM_PRESEL - TDMS4HCM: Messages for Object Selection

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute selection ID &1; contact sys. admin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL013 - You are not authorized to execute selection ID &1; contact sys. admin ?

  The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL013 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific selection ID in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a function or report that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the selection ID.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Selection ID Restrictions: The selection ID itself may have restrictions that limit who can execute it based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can check the user's authorization profile and make necessary adjustments.
  Review User Roles: The system administrator should review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the selection ID in question.
  Authorization Object Check: The administrator can check the relevant authorization objects associated with the selection ID to ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  Transaction SU53: If the user encounters this error, they can execute transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  Adjusting Authorizations: If the necessary authorizations are missing, the administrator can either assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions required for various actions. The relevant authorization objects for HCM and selection IDs should be reviewed.
  User Profiles: User profiles in SAP can be managed through transaction SU01. The administrator can add or modify roles for the user here.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization management, which can be useful for understanding how to configure and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, the user should be able to resolve the authorization issue and execute the selection ID successfully.