How To Fix HRPAY99OC132 - No update authorization for cluster &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 132

• Message text: No update authorization for cluster &1

What causes this issue?

To carry out this action you do not have authorization to access
cluster PCL2. This either concerns cluster CU (Directory of Payroll
Results) or the cluster that is used in your employee's country to
store payroll results (for example, RU for USA, RK for Canada).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

&WHAT_TO_DO& Contact your system administrator regarding the missing
characteristic of the authorization object P_PCLX. The characteristic
AUTHC = 'U', RELID = 'CU' and the corresponding country cluster should
be entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC132 - No update authorization for cluster &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC132 indicates that there is no update authorization for a specific cluster in the payroll process. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires write access to a payroll cluster, but their user profile does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to update the specified cluster (e.g., cluster B2 for payroll results).
  Incorrect User Roles: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions for payroll processing.
  Cluster Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll clusters in the system.
  
  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 profiles in transaction SU01 to ensure that they have the necessary permissions for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to payroll clusters.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to HR and payroll processing, such as SAP_HR_PAYROLL.
  
  
  
  Review Cluster Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll clusters in transaction PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is the country-specific payroll driver).
  Ensure that the clusters are correctly set up and that there are no restrictions preventing updates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and authorization management for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll Cluster Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in payroll processing are adequately trained on the necessary authorizations and processes to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99OC132 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform payroll updates.