How To Fix HRTIM00CATS035 - Personnel numbers not selected due to lack of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00CATS - CATS Messages that Are Also Used in HR

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Personnel numbers not selected due to lack of authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS035 - Personnel numbers not selected due to lack of authorization ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS035 indicates that personnel numbers were not selected for a specific operation due to a lack of authorization. This typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) or other HR-related transactions where user permissions are required to access or modify personnel data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified personnel numbers. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Organizational Structure: The personnel numbers may belong to a different organizational unit or area that the user is not authorized to access.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain personnel numbers based on criteria such as employee group, employee subgroup, or other attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the necessary permissions for accessing the personnel numbers in question.
  
  
  
  Organizational Unit Access:
  
  Verify if the personnel numbers belong to a different organizational unit. If so, ensure that the user has access to that unit or consider adjusting the organizational structure if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team to investigate further. They may need to review the configuration settings related to authorizations and access control.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization concepts, particularly in the context of HR and CATS.
  Testing: After making changes to authorizations, conduct tests to ensure that the user can now access the required personnel numbers without encountering the error.
  
  By addressing the authorization issues, you should be able to resolve the error message HRTIM00CATS035 and allow the user to proceed with their tasks.