How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES606 - No authorization for operation "&1" on database tables.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 606

• Message text: No authorization for operation "&1" on database tables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES606 - No authorization for operation "&1" on database tables. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES606 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific operation on database tables. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing in the United States, but it can occur in other modules as well.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting the operation does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific database tables or operations.
  Role Changes: Changes in user roles or authorizations that have not been properly updated or assigned can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that access database tables, the user may not have the necessary authorizations for those specific operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorization objects are missing, you may need to assign the necessary roles or directly add the required authorizations to the user profile.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling authorizations and that the necessary checks are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to HR and payroll processing include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and P_TCODE. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.