How To Fix HRPAY99CALC742 - No authorization to read infotype &1 of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 742

• Message text: No authorization to read infotype &1 of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC742 - No authorization to read infotype &1 of &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC742 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific infotype for a given employee. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing when the system attempts to access employee data that the user is not permitted to view.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the specified infotype for the employee.
  Infotype Restrictions: The infotype in question may have specific restrictions based on the user's role or profile.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may restrict access to certain infotypes (e.g., if the employee is inactive or terminated).
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the authorization roles or profiles assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the infotype in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects for the infotype.
  Ensure that the authorization object P_ORGIN (for personnel administration) is correctly configured to allow access to the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the infotype in question to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent access based on the user's role.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your HR or security team to address the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee information (e.g., personal data, payroll data).
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each infotype may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the HRPAY99CALC742 error.