How To Fix HRPBSHU269 - You are not authorized to cancel

HRPBSHU269 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 269

• Message text: You are not authorized to cancel

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HRPBSHU269 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU269, which states "You are not authorized to cancel," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) processes, particularly when a user attempts to cancel a specific action (like a leave request, payroll run, etc.) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the cancel action. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to the cancellation process.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be part of the correct organizational unit or may not have the necessary permissions for the specific employee or action they are trying to cancel.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the cancellation.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to