How To Fix 5A302 - Infotype & skipped due to lack of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Infotype & skipped due to lack of authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A302 - Infotype & skipped due to lack of authorization ?

  The SAP error message 5A302 indicates that a specific infotype (a type of data record in SAP HR) was skipped during processing due to a lack of authorization. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify employee data in the system but does not have the necessary permissions to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access or modify the specified infotype.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the infotype in question.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it requires specific authorizations that the user lacks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the infotype are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects for the infotype.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue yourself, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, payroll data, and organizational assignments.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each infotype may require specific authorization objects to be accessed or modified.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5A302.