How To Fix 5D325 - No authorization for & & (infotype &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 325

• Message text: No authorization for & & (infotype &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D325 - No authorization for & & (infotype &) ?

  The SAP error message 5D325 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. The message typically appears in scenarios where a user attempts to view or modify employee data but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the specific infotype.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes access to the required infotype.
  Infotype-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain infotypes based on user roles or organizational units.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the infotype in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include access to the required infotype are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for HR infotypes include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and P_TCODE.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization object is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific number (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment, 0002 for Personal Data).
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations to perform actions within the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5D325.