How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP820 - Owner does not have activity authorization. Save canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Owner does not have activity authorization. Save canceled

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a new activity with a combination of status and
category/subcategories that the owner is not authorized to process.

System Response

Save is canceled.

How to fix this error?

You must either change the values of the status and
category/subcategories to a value that the owner is authorized to
process, or change the owner to an authorized user. To avoid this
problem in the future, you can maintain the <LS>Status </>and
<LS>Category</> fields before maintaining the <LS>Owner Organization</>
and <LS>Owner</> fields. Then the dropdown menus will be restricted to
authorized organizations and users.

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_VP820 - Owner does not have activity authorization. Save canceled ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP820 indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary activity authorization for the owner of the object they are trying to access or modify. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) applications, where specific authorizations are required to manage employee data or perform certain HR-related tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization to perform the action on the specified object (e.g., employee record).
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Object Ownership: The user may be trying to access or modify data that belongs to another user or owner, and they do not have the rights to do so.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorization, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is assigned the correct roles that provide access to the required activities.
  
  
  
  Object Ownership:
  
  Verify the ownership of the object (e.g., employee record) and ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights to that object.
  If the user needs access to another user's data, consider using the HR Authorization objects (like P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) to grant access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding HR authorizations to understand the specific requirements for the actions being performed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects in SAP HR, such as:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.