How To Fix HRTIM00CATS252 - No entry authorization for wage type & for personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No entry authorization for wage type & for personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS252 - No entry authorization for wage type & for personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS252 indicates that there is no entry authorization for a specific wage type for a given personnel number. This typically occurs in the context of time management and payroll processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with time entries in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to enter or modify time data does not have the necessary authorizations for the specified wage type. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant personnel area or employee group.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: The personnel number may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent the entry of certain wage types.
  Time Management Settings: There may be settings in the time management configuration that restrict the use of certain wage types based on the employee's status or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to enter data for the specified wage type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This will help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the wage type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant personnel area and employee group.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review wage type settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Number Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific personnel number to ensure there are no restrictions on the wage type.
  Review the employee's status and any related infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002) that may affect wage type eligibility.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that the wage type is valid and that there are no additional restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the entry again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  PE01: Maintain wage types.
  CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet for time entry.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on time management and wage type configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.