How To Fix MY_CATS013 - No personnel number is assigned to user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY_CATS - Message Class for CATS notebook

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No personnel number is assigned to user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY_CATS013 - No personnel number is assigned to user & ?

  The SAP error message MY_CATS013 ("No personnel number is assigned to user &") typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module when a user attempts to enter time data but does not have a personnel number assigned in the system. This can prevent the user from recording their time entries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personnel Number: The user does not have a personnel number assigned in the SAP system.
  User Master Data Issues: The user master record may not be properly configured or may be missing essential information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CATS functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Personnel Number:
  
  Ensure that the user has a personnel number assigned in the system. This can typically be done by an HR administrator or someone with the appropriate access.
  Navigate to the user master data (transaction code SU01) and check if the personnel number is assigned under the "Parameters" tab.
  
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Verify that the user’s master data is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the user’s organizational assignment and ensuring that they are linked to the correct personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CATS module. This may involve checking the user’s roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult HR Module:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with the HR module team to ensure that the user’s data is correctly maintained in the HR system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CATS and user management for more detailed instructions on managing user data and resolving common issues.
  
  
  Support: If the problem continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MY_CATS013 error and allow the user to enter their time data successfully.