How To Fix HRTIM00CATS114 - No authorization to approve attendances/absences for personnel no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No authorization to approve attendances/absences for personnel no. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS114 - No authorization to approve attendances/absences for personnel no. & ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS114 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to approve attendances or absences for a specific personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when dealing with the approval of time entries in the CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet) system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's authorizations against the required permissions to approve time entries for the specified personnel number. If the user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned, the error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to approve attendances and absences.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or profiles. This can be done by:
  
  Adding the necessary authorization objects to the user's role.
  Ensuring that the user is assigned to a role that includes the required permissions for the personnel number in question.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the approval process again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  P_CATS: CATS-related authorizations
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the HRTIM00CATS114 error.