How To Fix ESSC_GENERIC354 - No authorization to read employee photo in RFC destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESSC_GENERIC - ESSC Generic Services

• Message number: 354

• Message text: No authorization to read employee photo in RFC destination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC354 - No authorization to read employee photo in RFC destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC354 indicates that there is a lack of authorization to read an employee's photo in the specified RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically occurs in the context of Employee Self-Service (ESS) or similar applications where employee data, including photos, is accessed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account trying to access the employee photo does not have the necessary authorizations. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured, or the user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the required permissions.
  Employee Photo Storage: The employee photo may not be stored correctly in the system, or the path to the photo may be incorrect.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict access to employee photos.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access employee photos. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects, such as S_USER_AUTH or any specific authorization related to employee data access.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destination:
  
  Check the configuration of the RFC destination in transaction SM59. Ensure that the destination is correctly set up and that the user credentials used have the necessary permissions.
  Test the RFC connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Photo Storage:
  
  Ensure that the employee photos are stored correctly in the system. You can check the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0002 for personal data) to see if the photo is linked correctly.
  Verify the path or method used to retrieve the employee photo.
  
  
  
  Consult System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security administrator. They can help review the system settings and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues that have been documented by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SM59: RFC destination maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  PA20: Display HR master data (to check employee photos)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that may be required for accessing employee data, such as S_EMPLOYEE or S_HR_AUTH.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or documentation for more detailed information on authorization management and RFC configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESSC_GENERIC354 error message.