How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT020 - You do not have authorization for '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You do not have authorization for '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT020 - You do not have authorization for '&1' ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific document or object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with HR processes such as employee appraisals, talent management, or other HR-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to access the specified document or perform the action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Document-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the document that prevent access based on the user's profile or status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the HR documents they are trying to access.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization check that failed.
  
  
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the error message and details about what the user was trying to access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to HR documents include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and P_TCODE. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT020.