How To Fix HRFORMS705 - Read authorization is missing for at least one record of infotype &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Read authorization is missing for at least one record of infotype &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS705 - Read authorization is missing for at least one record of infotype &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS705 indicates that there is a missing read authorization for at least one record of a specific infotype in the Human Resources module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display HR data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to read data from the specified infotype (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, infotype 0002 for Personal Data, etc.).
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user role or profile.
  Data Protection: Certain records may be protected due to legal or organizational policies, preventing unauthorized access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFORMS705 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the relevant infotype are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the infotype in question.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to HR data access (like P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorization settings, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for HR data access, such as:
  
  P_ORGIN: HR Master Data
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization checks in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the HRFORMS705 error.