How To Fix HRPADRUREPORTS504 - Authorization error. Check authorization object P_RU_PKMN

HRPADRUREPORTS504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUREPORTS - HR-RU: message class for HR RU reports

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Authorization error. Check authorization object P_RU_PKMN

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HRPADRUREPORTS504 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADRUREPORTS504 indicates an authorization issue related to the authorization object P_RU_PKMN. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of necessary authorizations for the user to access or execute the specific report or transaction. The authorization object P_RU_PKMN is related to personnel management and controls access to certain functionalities within the HR module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object:
  
  Check the details of the authorization object P_RU_PKMN. This object typically includes fields such as:
  Activity: The action the user is trying to perform (e.g., display, change).
  Personnel Area: The specific area of the organization the user is trying