How To Fix HRSFEC_USER_TOOL009 - Personnel number restriction entered in selection screen.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_USER_TOOL - Message class for user tools

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Personnel number restriction entered in selection screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_USER_TOOL009 - Personnel number restriction entered in selection screen. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_USER_TOOL009 typically indicates that there is a restriction on the personnel number entered in the selection screen of a specific transaction or report. This error is often encountered in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when using the SAP Fiori interface or other HR-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Personnel Number Restrictions: The personnel number you are trying to access may be restricted due to authorization settings. This could be due to:
  
  The user not having the necessary permissions to view or edit the personnel number.
  The personnel number being outside the range of numbers that the user is authorized to access.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain personnel numbers based on organizational units, employee groups, or other criteria.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personnel number. This can be done by checking the user's role assignments and authorization objects related to HR data access.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number:
  
  Double-check the personnel number entered in the selection screen to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review any restrictions that may be in place for personnel numbers. This may involve checking settings in the HR module or consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be helpful to consult with your HR department or SAP support team to understand any specific restrictions that may be in place for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing with Different Personnel Numbers:
  
  Try using different personnel numbers to see if the issue is isolated to a specific number or if it is a broader issue affecting multiple personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects such as P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration) and P_PERNR (Personnel Number) control access to HR data. Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the personnel numbers they are trying to access.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA20, PA30) that may be used to view or edit personnel data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.