How To Fix HRPAYTR02164 - You are not authorized to generate information structures

HRPAYTR02164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You are not authorized to generate information structures

What causes this issue?

You do not have an authorization for object "M_INFO_GEN". You need an
authorization for:
info structure generation = "X".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02164 - You are not authorized to generate information structures ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02164, which states "You are not authorized to generate information structures," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of generating or accessing information structures in the SAP system, particularly in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to access or generate information structures.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for HR data processing.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s profile in transaction SU01 to see the assigned roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User