How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD816 - User not authorized for event type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 816

• Message text: User not authorized for event type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD816 - User not authorized for event type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD816: User not authorized for event type &1 typically occurs in the context of the Brazilian payroll system when a user attempts to access or process a specific event type for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform actions related to the specified event type. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Event Type Configuration: The event type referenced in the error message may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units that are allowed to process that event type.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the event type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the event type.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the event type.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects related to the payroll events.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Event Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the event type is correctly configured in the system. Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to payroll events in SAP. Common objects include P_ORGIN, P_TCODE, and others specific to HR and payroll.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Brazilian payroll processing for additional context on event types and authorization requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in the Brazilian payroll context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the HRPAYBR_EFD816 error.