How To Fix HRESS_JPFWS044 - Employee &1 is not allowed to create request on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_JPFWS - Japan Flexible Work Schedule (ESS WDA)

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Employee &1 is not allowed to create request on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_JPFWS044 - Employee &1 is not allowed to create request on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_JPFWS044 indicates that an employee (identified by &1) is not authorized to create a request for a specific object or process (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities, where employees or managers attempt to initiate requests (like leave requests, travel requests, etc.) but lack the necessary permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The employee does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system to create the specific request.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict certain employees from creating requests based on their organizational role, position, or other criteria.
  Employee Status: The employee's status in the system (e.g., inactive, on leave, etc.) may prevent them from initiating requests.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or workflows that restrict certain actions based on predefined conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Review the authorization roles assigned to the employee in transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the necessary roles for creating requests are assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules (like HCM or SuccessFactors) to ensure that the employee is allowed to create the request.
  Verify any specific settings related to the employee's organizational unit or position.
  
  
  
  Employee Status Verification:
  
  Confirm the employee's status in the system. If the employee is inactive or on leave, they may need to be reactivated or have their status updated.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or SAP system administrator. They can provide insights into the specific configurations and authorizations in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the functionality to ensure that the employee can now create the request without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance), SU01 (User Maintenance), and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on authorization concepts and configuration settings related to Employee Self-Service.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the employee to create the necessary request.