How To Fix HRPAYTR03280 - Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted

What causes this issue?

An authorization check was carried out. You wish to evaluate data in
the information structure &V2&. You are not authorized to do this. The
selection criteria were restricted in accordance with your
authorizations.

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?

You need authorizations for the authorization object &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03280 - Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03280 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to the scope of selection in a payroll or HR-related transaction. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess, or when the selection criteria defined in the transaction exceed the user's authorization limits.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Restrictions: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the data defined in the scope of selection. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified in the transaction may include data that the user is not authorized to view or process.
  Organizational Levels: The user may be restricted from accessing certain organizational units, such as company codes, personnel areas, or employee groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary roles and authorizations for the transaction they are trying to execute.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  If possible, modify the selection criteria to ensure that it falls within the user's authorized scope. This may involve narrowing down the selection to specific organizational units or employee groups that the user is allowed to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the user requires additional authorizations, consult with the SAP security team or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Variants:
  
  If applicable, consider creating or using transaction variants that limit the scope of selection to what the user is authorized to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or selection criteria, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to HR and payroll include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and P_TCODE that may be involved in HR-related transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYTR03280 error and implement a solution to resolve it.