How To Fix HRPAYDE_EXTRA108 - E108: The sender is not authorized for the specified procedure.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_EXTRA - Error messages relating to eXTra-Standard 1.4

• Message number: 108

• Message text: E108: The sender is not authorized for the specified procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA108 - E108: The sender is not authorized for the specified procedure. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_EXTRA108 E108: "The sender is not authorized for the specified procedure" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the user or the system trying to execute a specific payroll procedure does not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll process does not have the required authorization profiles or roles assigned to them in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll procedure may not be correctly configured to allow access to certain users or roles.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for the payroll processing functions.
  
  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 code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  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 the payroll procedures.
  Common roles related to payroll processing include those that provide access to payroll functions, such as SAP_HR_PAYROLL or similar custom roles.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll procedure in transaction code PE01 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to ensure that the procedure is set up correctly and that the user group settings allow the user to execute the procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations required for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the payroll process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in payroll processing.
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct user group that has the necessary permissions for the payroll procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.