How To Fix HCM_CATS_TS_MSG006 - Employment doesn't exist, is inactive or you do not have authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCM_CATS_TS_MSG - Message Class for Tetris Based Time Sheet

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Employment doesn't exist, is inactive or you do not have authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCM_CATS_TS_MSG006 - Employment doesn't exist, is inactive or you do not have authorization ?

  The SAP error message HCM_CATS_TS_MSG006 indicates that there is an issue related to the employee's employment status or authorization when trying to access or process time data in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Employee Does Not Exist: The employee ID you are trying to access may not exist in the system.
  Inactive Employment: The employee's employment status may be inactive. This can happen if the employee has been terminated or if their employment record has not been properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the employee's data may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the employee's time data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or error in the employee ID or other related data being entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Employee Existence:
  
  Check if the employee ID is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Check Employment Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee's employment status is active. You can check this in the HR master data. If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate their employment or correct the employment record.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the employee's time data. This can be done by reviewing the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data being entered for any typos or errors. Ensure that the employee ID and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team. They may have additional insights or access to logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, CATS, and PFCG for managing HR data and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to CATS and HR master data management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HCM_CATS_TS_MSG006 error message.