How To Fix MY_CATS011 - Personnel number & has no authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS - Message Class for CATS notebook

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Personnel number & has no authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS011 - Personnel number & has no authorization ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS011 indicates that a specific personnel number does not have the necessary authorization to perform a certain action, typically related to the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) functionality. This error can occur when a user attempts to enter or modify time data for a personnel number for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access or modify the time data for the specified personnel number.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: The personnel number may be restricted due to organizational policies or settings in the SAP system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that grant access to the CATS functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the CATS functionality, particularly for the personnel number in question.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the CATS transactions and the specific personnel number.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to CATS. Common authorization objects include CATS_AU (CATS: Authorization for Time Sheet) and CATS_TA (CATS: Time Sheet Authorization).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your HR department or SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to CATS.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MY_CATS011 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks in the SAP system.