How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP822 - Owner does not have authorization for employee. Save canceled

HREIC_APPL_VP822 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 822

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

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a new activity for an employee for which the owner
has no authorization.

System Response

Save is canceled.

How to fix this error?

You must either empty the <LS>Owner</> field, or change the owner to a
user who is authorized to maintain this employee.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP822 - Owner does not have authorization for employee. Save canceled ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP822 indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorization for the specified employee. This typically occurs in the context of HR-related transactions where user permissions are strictly enforced to protect sensitive employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access or modify the employee's data.
  Employee Group/Area Restrictions: The employee may belong to a specific group or area that the user is not authorized to access.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you