How To Fix 5A275 - You have no authorization for this infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 275

• Message text: You have no authorization for this infotype

What causes this issue?

Your system has been configured in such a way that an employees
qualifications are administered in PD and not in the PA infotype
"Qualifications". For this reason, you need the required Personnel
Planning and Development authorization.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator for this authorization. You require
authorization to edit the relationships between qualifications and
persons in the active plan version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A275 - You have no authorization for this infotype ?

  The SAP error message 5A275, which states "You have no authorization for this infotype," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify an infotype (a specific type of data record in SAP HR) for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specific infotype.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the infotype are not assigned to the user’s role.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., employee group, organizational unit).
  User Status: The user may be in a status that restricts access to certain infotypes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user’s assigned roles and profiles in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary roles that include access to the required infotype are assigned.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the infotype in question.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Transaction SU53: After encountering the error, you can use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check. This transaction will show you which authorization failed and why.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If you are making changes to roles or authorizations, consider testing in a sandbox environment before applying changes in production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees (e.g., personal data, payroll data).
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control model, where users are assigned roles that contain authorizations to perform specific actions within the system.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user authorizations include SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting documentation specific to your organization's SAP implementation.