HRPA_ARCH140 - No authorization to read from infotype &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No authorization to read from infotype &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH140 - No authorization to read from infotype &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH140 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read from a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access employee data or perform actions that require permissions they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access the specified infotype.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the infotype may not be properly assigned to the user's role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the infotype in question.
  Infotype-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings in place that limit access to certain infotypes based on user roles or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the infotype in question.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.) that controls access to the infotype.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate values assigned to this authorization object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific number (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment, 0002 for Personal Data).
  Authorization Management: SAP uses a role-based access control system, where users are assigned roles that contain authorizations to perform specific actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user details).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the HRPA_ARCH140 error message.