How To Fix HRMSS_PROFILES002 - No authorization for reading data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMSS_PROFILES - Messages for MSS: Profiles

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization for reading data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMSS_PROFILES002 - No authorization for reading data ?

  The SAP error message HRMSS_PROFILES002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read specific data related to HR profiles. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) applications when a user attempts to access HR-related information without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their role/profile to access the HR data they are trying to view.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorization objects for reading HR data.
  Data Protection Settings: There may be specific data protection settings in place that restrict access to certain employee data based on criteria such as organizational units, employee groups, or other attributes.
  Profile Configuration: The configuration of the HR profiles may not be set up correctly, leading to access issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for HR data access.
  Authorization Objects: Verify that the user has the required authorization objects, such as:
  
  P_ORGIN: Authorizations for personnel administration
  P_PERNR: Authorizations for personnel numbers
  P_HR: General HR authorizations
  
  
  Adjust Role Permissions: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the role permissions or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and modify the user’s authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the user can now read the required data without encountering the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  SUIM: User information system (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization concepts in HCM for detailed information on how to manage and configure authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRMSS_PROFILES002 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to HR data.