How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP811 - The type of authorization for maintaining activities &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL_VP - Message class for EIC application (VP)

• Message number: 811

• Message text: The type of authorization for maintaining activities &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP811 - The type of authorization for maintaining activities &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP811 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization type required for maintaining activities in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with employee activities or related data.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific type of authorization that is not supported or not granted to the user. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the specified activities.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required authorizations for the activity in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization objects or roles related to the HR module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to maintaining activities (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) are correctly configured in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the HR module to ensure that the authorization checks are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP HR, such as:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in the HR module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HREIC_APPL_VP811 error message.