How To Fix HRPFD00212 - No read authorization for infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 212

• Message text: No read authorization for infotype &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to read all the records of infotype &V1&.
Therefore, the information currently at your disposal may be
incomplete.

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?

Enhance your authorization profile so that you can read all records of
infotype &V1& or check Customizing to determine whether this infotype
is needed at all.
Note:
Infotypes 0000, 0001, 0002, 0031, 0105, 0121, and 0278 are definitely
needed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00212 - No read authorization for infotype & ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00212, which states "No read authorization for infotype &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view employee data or when executing HR-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to read the specified infotype. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., personnel area, employee group).
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the required infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant infotype.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the infotype in question.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to HR infotypes (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, P_TCODE) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  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.).
  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
  SE93: Transaction codes for authorization checks
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the HRPFD00212 error message.