How To Fix HRPANL_EN254 - Not authorized to read infotype &1

HRPANL_EN254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Not authorized to read infotype &1

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HRPANL_EN254 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPANL_EN254 indicates that a user is not authorized to read a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access employee data or HR-related information for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the specified infotype. This can happen if the user's role does not include permissions for that infotype.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the HR data.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., organizational units, employee groups).
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow access to the required infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will