How To Fix HREIC_APPL421 - You are not authorized to release this activity

HREIC_APPL421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL - Message Class for EIC Application

• Message number: 421

• Message text: You are not authorized to release this activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL421 - You are not authorized to release this activity ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL421 ("You are not authorized to release this activity") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with workflows or activities that require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the user attempting to release or approve an activity does not have the necessary authorization. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations in the SAP system.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the specific activity may not include the user, or the user may not meet the criteria defined in the authorization object.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured in such a way that it restricts certain actions to specific users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check