How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES117 - You are not authorized to display &1 of the &2 PDF(s) for this record.

HRPAYUS_MESSAGES117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_MESSAGES - Message class for US Payroll functionalities

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are not authorized to display &1 of the &2 PDF(s) for this record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES117 - You are not authorized to display &1 of the &2 PDF(s) for this record. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES117 indicates that a user is attempting to access a PDF document related to a record (such as a payroll document or employee record) but does not have the necessary authorization to view that document. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access to sensitive information is controlled through authorization objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specific PDF document. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access, such as being locked or not yet finalized.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain documents based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance)