How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP821 - Owner processor does not have authorization. Save canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Save is canceled.

How to fix this error?

You must either change the values of status and category/subcategories
to a value that the processor is authorized to process, or change the
processorr 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>Processor Organization</> and <LS>Processor</>
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_VP821 - Owner processor does not have authorization. Save canceled ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP821 indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorization to access or modify the owner processor's data. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) applications, where specific roles and authorizations are required to manage employee data or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access or modify the data related to the owner processor.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be part of the organizational unit or structure that allows them to access the data they are trying to work with.
  Data Protection Settings: There may be specific data protection settings in place that restrict access to certain user data based on roles or other criteria.
  
  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 SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  If the user needs additional roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that allow them to access the required data.
  If necessary, update the user’s organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help analyze the authorization issues and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to HR data access, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others that may be relevant to the specific action being performed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations in your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message HREIC_APPL_VP821.