How To Fix HRPBSSA023 - No authorization to read infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No authorization to read infotype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA023 - No authorization to read infotype & ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access employee data or HR-related information for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specified infotype.
  Incorrect Infotype: The infotype being accessed may not be correctly specified or may not exist.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit or may not have the required roles assigned in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the necessary authorizations for the infotype in question are included in the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes access to the required infotype.
  Ensure that the role includes the appropriate authorization objects related to HR data access, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others relevant to the infotype.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee-related information (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.). Each infotype has a unique number (e.g., 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. For HR, common authorization objects include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Organizational data
  P_PERNR: Personnel number
  P_TCODE: Transaction code
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  PA20: Display HR master data (to test access)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the HRPBSSA023 error message.