How To Fix SAWE_TIME_PS_UI003 - Employee &1 has insufficient authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_TIME_PS_UI - General Message Class Time Planning Sheet

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Employee &1 has insufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_UI003 - Employee &1 has insufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_UI003 indicates that an employee (represented by &1) does not have sufficient authorization to perform a specific action in the SAP system, typically related to time management or personnel administration. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain functionalities in the SAP GUI or when using SAP Fiori applications.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or function.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units or personnel areas relevant to the action they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  Organizational Level Access: Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units or personnel areas. This may involve checking the configuration of the roles and ensuring they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction or function being accessed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to time management and personnel administration, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization-related problems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.