How To Fix HRWPC_CP018 - Employee is not authorized for compensation adjustemtns of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_CP - Messages for Web Scenarios in Compensation Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Employee is not authorized for compensation adjustemtns of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_CP018 - Employee is not authorized for compensation adjustemtns of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_CP018 indicates that an employee is not authorized to perform compensation adjustments of a specific type (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with compensation management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The employee attempting to make the compensation adjustment does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the system. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The compensation adjustment type specified may not be configured correctly in the system, or the employee's role may not be linked to that specific adjustment type.
  Organizational Structure: The employee may not belong to the correct organizational unit or may not have the necessary hierarchy permissions to perform the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the authorization roles assigned to the user in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the compensation adjustment type in question.
  If the user is missing the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the compensation adjustment types in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the adjustment type is correctly defined and that the user’s role is linked to this adjustment type.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit and has the necessary hierarchy permissions. This can be checked in the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the compensation adjustment process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to compensation management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRWPC_CP018 error and enable the employee to perform the necessary compensation adjustments.