How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP819 - No authorization to change the activity. Change owner/processor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 819

• Message text: No authorization to change the activity. Change owner/processor

What causes this issue?

You attempted to access this activity, but your authorizations no longer
allow you to process this activity. This could happen if any of the
following apply:
Your authorizations have changed.
Another processor changed the activity status or category/subcategories
to values that you are not allowed to process.
The affected employee changed to an employement status for which you
have no authority, e.g. <ZK>Active </>to <ZK>Retiree</>.

System Response

You are allowed to process the activity so that you may remove your name
from the <LS>Owner</> and/or <LS>Processor</> fields.

How to fix this error?

Remove your name from the <LS>Owner</> and/or <LS>Processor</> fields,
and if appropiate change the processing organization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP819 - No authorization to change the activity. Change owner/processor ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP819 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the activity in the system. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) applications, where certain activities or records are restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions related to HR activities.
  Activity Locking: The activity may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to certain activities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for changing activities are included.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should adjust the user’s roles to include the required permissions.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned and activated.
  
  
  
  Change Owner/Processor:
  
  If the user is not authorized to change the activity, consider having an authorized user (such as a manager or HR administrator) perform the change.
  Alternatively, the ownership of the activity can be transferred to a user with the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization objects related to HR activities. Common authorization objects include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others related to HR management.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system configuration settings to ensure that there are no restrictions in place that prevent changes to the activity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that govern HR activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.