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How To Fix WS715 - No authorization to change contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

  • Message number: 715

  • Message text: No authorization to change contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS715 - No authorization to change contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4 ?

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    SAP Error Message:

    WS715 No authorization to change contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4


    Meaning / Cause:

    This error occurs when a user attempts to change the contract type in SAP (usually in the Personnel Administration or Personnel Management module) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action.

    • &1 = Contract type (e.g., "01" for permanent, "02" for temporary)
    • &2 = Personnel subarea or other organizational unit
    • &3 and &4 = Additional context information (could be personnel number, infotype, or other relevant data)

    The system checks the user's authorizations against the authorization object P_ORGIN (Organizational Assignment) or P_PERNR (Personnel Number) and P_TCODE (Transaction Code) when changing sensitive data like contract type. If the user lacks the required authorization, the system blocks the change and issues this error.


    Cause Summary:

    • Missing or insufficient authorization to change the contract type.
    • The user’s role/profile does not include the necessary authorization objects or values.
    • The authorization object P_ORGIN or P_PERNR is not maintained properly for the user.
    • The transaction or infotype change is restricted by organizational assignment or personnel number.

    Solution:

    1. Check User Authorizations:

      • Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
      • Look for missing authorizations related to:
        • Authorization object P_ORGIN (Organizational Assignment)
        • Authorization object P_PERNR (Personnel Number)
        • Authorization object P_TCODE (Transaction Code)
    2. Adjust Roles/Profiles:

      • Update the user’s role in PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
      • Ensure that the role includes the correct personnel subarea, employee group, employee subgroup, and contract type values.
      • Add/change the authorization values for the contract type in the role.
    3. Check Organizational Assignment:

      • Verify that the user has authorization for the organizational units involved (personnel area, personnel subarea).
      • If the contract type change is restricted by organizational assignment, update the authorization accordingly.
    4. Test the Change:

      • After updating the roles, test the contract type change again.
      • Use SU53 to confirm no further authorization errors.
    5. Consult Security Team:

      • If you do not have authorization to change roles, contact your SAP security or BASIS team to update the roles.

    Related Information:

    • Authorization Objects:

      • P_ORGIN – Organizational Assignment (Personnel Area, Personnel Subarea, Employee Group/Subgroup)
      • P_PERNR – Personnel Number (authorization to access/change specific personnel numbers)
      • P_TCODE – Transaction Code (authorization to execute specific transactions)
    • Transactions Involved:

      • PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
      • PA40 (Personnel Actions)
      • Other HR infotype maintenance transactions
    • Notes and Documentation:

      • SAP Note related to authorization checks for contract type changes.
      • SAP Help Portal documentation on HR authorization concepts.

    Summary:

    The error WS715 No authorization to change contract type indicates a missing authorization for changing the contract type in HR master data. The solution involves checking and updating the user’s authorization roles to include the necessary permissions for the relevant organizational units and personnel data.


    If you need help with specific authorization objects or role maintenance, please provide more details about the transaction or user role.

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