How To Fix HRMSS_PROFILES_WDA009 - No authorization for reading &1 data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMSS_PROFILES_WDA - Message class for MSS WDA Profile applications

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization for reading &1 data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMSS_PROFILES_WDA009 - No authorization for reading &1 data ?

  The SAP error message HRMSS_PROFILES_WDA009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read specific data related to profiles in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) applications.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access certain data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required to read the specific data.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that provide access to the required data.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on their organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for reading the data. Common authorization objects related to HR data include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU53:
  
  After encountering the error, use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check. This transaction will show you which authorization failed and why, helping you identify the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create new roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization concepts in HCM and ESS to better understand how to manage user access.
  Security Audit: Conduct a security audit to ensure that all users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unnecessary restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRMSS_PROFILES_WDA009 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to perform their tasks.