How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL016 - You are not authorized to lock/unlock selections; contact syst. admin.

CNVHCM_PRESEL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You are not authorized to lock/unlock selections; contact syst. admin.

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CNVHCM_PRESEL016 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL016 indicates that a user is attempting to lock or unlock selections in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) or related modules where selection locking is a feature used to manage data integrity during processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's permissions against the required authorization objects, and if the user does not have the necessary rights, the error is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Contact System Administrator: As the error message suggests, the first step is to contact your system administrator or SAP security team. They will have the necessary access to review and modify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects: The system administrator should check the