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 which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object for the infotype in question. For example, for HR infotypes, the authorization object is typically P_ORGIN (for personnel administration).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the infotype.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or profiles. This can be done using transaction codes PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorizations to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access to the infotype again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for HR infotypes, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and infotype management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data (to check infotype access)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5M337.