How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP824 - Owner org. unit does not have authorization for employee. Save canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Owner org. unit 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
organization has no authorization.

System Response

Save is canceled.

How to fix this error?

You must change the owner organization to an organization which contains
at least one 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_VP824 - Owner org. unit does not have authorization for employee. Save canceled ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP824 indicates that the user is trying to perform an action related to an employee, but the organizational unit (owner org. unit) does not have the necessary authorization for that employee. This typically occurs in the context of HR processes, such as employee data management or personnel administration.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not have the required authorizations to access or modify the employee's data.
  Organizational Structure: The employee may belong to an organizational unit that the user is not authorized to manage.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., inactive, terminated) may also affect access rights.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access based on organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the employee's data.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check and identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Unit:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational unit and that this unit has the necessary authorizations for the employee in question.
  If the user needs access to a different organizational unit, consider updating their role or profile accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or SAP security team to review and adjust the authorization settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is in an active status and that there are no restrictions based on their employment status.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to HR authorizations and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check and modify user roles)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and organizational management.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message HREIC_APPL_VP824.