How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT022 - You do not have authorization to delete this appraisal document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You do not have authorization to delete this appraisal document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT022 - You do not have authorization to delete this appraisal document ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete an appraisal document in the SAP system. This is a common issue in systems with strict authorization controls, especially in modules related to Human Resources (HR) and Performance Management.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to perform the delete operation on appraisal documents.
  Object Permissions: The specific authorization object related to appraisal document management (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) may not include the necessary permissions for deletion.
  Document Status: The appraisal document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., completed or locked).
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be organizational policies or configurations that restrict certain users from deleting appraisal documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific permission is lacking.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete appraisal documents.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for deleting appraisal documents.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the appraisal document. If it is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change the status or follow the appropriate process to handle the document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding appraisal document management to understand the specific authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then attempt to delete the appraisal document again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to HR documents include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_HR_APPRAISAL: Specific to appraisal documents (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team for further assistance.