How To Fix MSS_CAT_APPR_BL005 - No authorization to approve personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSS_CAT_APPR_BL - Business Layer Messages: CATS Consolidation Approval

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization to approve personnel number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSS_CAT_APPR_BL005 - No authorization to approve personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message "MSS_CAT_APPR_BL005: No authorization to approve personnel number &" typically indicates that the user attempting to approve a request or action related to a specific personnel number does not have the necessary authorization rights in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to approve actions for the specified personnel number.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the approval process.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: There may be restrictions on who can approve actions for certain personnel numbers based on organizational policies or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for approving actions related to personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control approval rights. Common authorization objects for personnel actions include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others related to the specific approval process.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the role assignments or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your HR department or SAP security team to understand the approval workflow and the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the approval process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and approval workflows to better understand how to configure and manage user permissions.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on the approval process and the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message MSS_CAT_APPR_BL005.