How To Fix 5M337 - User & has no authorization to read infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 337

• Message text: User & has no authorization to read infotype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M337 - User & has no authorization to read infotype & ?

  The SAP error message 5M337 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific infotype. Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information related to personnel, such as personal data, organizational assignments, and payroll information.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the specified infotype.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to read the infotype.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to include access to the infotype.
  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).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify