How To Fix LR035 - Personnel numbers not selected due to lack of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• 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 LR035 - Personnel numbers not selected due to lack of authorization ?

  The SAP error message LR035, which states "Personnel numbers not selected due to lack of authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process personnel data for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to view or process the specified personnel numbers. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or may not have access to the specific personnel numbers based on the organizational structure.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to personnel administration (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units. If the user should have access to specific personnel numbers, ensure that they are part of the relevant organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to personnel administration include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security policies for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.