How To Fix HRPAYDEAL120 - Authorizations missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAL - Germany, general

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Authorizations missing

What causes this issue?

An authorization check has failed.

System Response

You will not receive all data requested.

How to fix this error?

You can use transaction SU53 to find out which authorization object was
affected.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEAL120 - Authorizations missing ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEAL120 indicates that there are missing authorizations for a user trying to execute a payroll-related transaction or report in the SAP HR module. This error typically arises when the user does not have the necessary permissions to access specific payroll data or perform certain actions within the payroll process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required for payroll processing.
  Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that provide access to payroll functionalities.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units or employee groups relevant to the payroll data they are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for payroll processing.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are missing. Common authorization objects related to payroll include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Authorizations for personnel administration.
  P_PY_GRP: Authorizations for payroll groups.
  P_PY_CMP: Authorizations for payroll components.
  P_PY_TAX: Authorizations for tax-related payroll processing.
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Test Changes: After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed).
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user details).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the HR module and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the HRPAYDEAL120 error message.