How To Fix HRASR00_DT_PROC_DATA117 - Process &1 is not assigned to an Initiator role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_DT_PROC_DATA - Message of Data Class for Processes

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Process &1 is not assigned to an Initiator role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_DT_PROC_DATA117 - Process &1 is not assigned to an Initiator role ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_DT_PROC_DATA117 indicates that a specific process (denoted as &1) is not assigned to an Initiator role in the context of SAP's HR (Human Resources) module, particularly in the area of Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) workflows.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  A process (like a workflow or a form) is being executed, but the user attempting to initiate it does not have the necessary role assigned to them.
  The process configuration in the SAP system does not include the user’s role as an initiator for that specific process.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the process definitions or roles in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to initiate the process has the appropriate role assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s role assignments in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to initiate the process.
  
  
  
  Assign Initiator Role:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign the appropriate initiator role to the user. This can be done by an administrator with the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Process Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the process in transaction HRASR00 (Process Management) to ensure that the process is correctly set up and that the initiator role is properly assigned to the process.
  Ensure that the process is active and correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  HRASR00: Process Management
  
  
  Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the roles are correctly defined in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user can successfully initiate the process.