How To Fix HRDPBS_SP018 - No authorization to read IT0007 for personnel no. &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRDPBS_SP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization to read IT0007 for personnel no. &1 on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRDPBS_SP018 - No authorization to read IT0007 for personnel no. &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRDPBS_SP018 indicates that there is no authorization to read the infotype IT0007 (Planned Working Time) for a specific personnel number on a given date. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when a user attempts to access or process data for an employee but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorization to access the specified infotype (IT0007) for the given personnel number.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for reading employee data.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that prevent certain users from accessing data for specific personnel numbers, often based on organizational structure or data privacy regulations.
  
  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 PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for IT0007 are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes access to IT0007 for the relevant personnel numbers.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to HR data access (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, P_TCODE) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype IT0007: This infotype is used to store planned working time data for employees, including work schedules and hours.
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to HR data include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Organizational assignment
  P_PERNR: Personnel number
  P_TCODE: Transaction code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the HRDPBS_SP018 error message.