How To Fix PYC_TM052 - You are not authorized to forward alerts to a team.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_TM - Payroll Control Center Team Management

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You are not authorized to forward alerts to a team.

What causes this issue?

To be able to forward alerts to a team, you need to be granted the
relevant authorizations.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or your consultant.

Procedure for System Administrators

A user needs to have the following authorizations in order to forward
alerts to a team:
Create note
Authorization Object: P_PYD_INST
o,,P_PYD_INST - Auth Prefix when generating the process step
o,,P_PYD_IAUT - L (Create Action Log)
Manage team
Authorization Object: P_PYD_INST
o,,P_PYD_IAUT - F (Forward to team)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_TM052 - You are not authorized to forward alerts to a team. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_TM052, which states "You are not authorized to forward alerts to a team," typically occurs in the context of SAP's alert management or workflow systems. This error indicates that the user attempting to forward alerts does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations in their user profile to forward alerts to a team.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for alert management or team notifications.
  Team Settings: The team settings may restrict who can forward alerts, and the user may not meet those criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for alert management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  Common authorization objects related to alert management include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations).
  
  
  
  Review Team Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the team to which the user is trying to forward alerts. Ensure that the team settings allow for alerts to be forwarded by the user in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects and roles related to alert management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the alert forwarding functionality again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  User Groups: If applicable, ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that have been granted the necessary permissions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.