How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL306 - No authorization to read time cluster; contact administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: No authorization to read time cluster; contact administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL306 - No authorization to read time cluster; contact administrator ?

  The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL306 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read the time cluster data in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when a user attempts to access time-related data but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the appropriate roles or authorizations assigned to access the time cluster data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to time management.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to time cluster data.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to time cluster data. Common authorization objects related to time management include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_TCODE: Transaction Codes
  P_TIME: Time Management
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  Contact Administrator: If you are not the administrator, contact your SAP security administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorization and how to request access if needed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVHCM_PRESEL306 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the time cluster data.