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

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT020 - Overview

• 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