How To Fix HRPFD00679 - You do not have read authorization for account '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 679

• Message text: You do not have read authorization for account '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00679 - You do not have read authorization for account '&1' ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00679 indicates that a user does not have the necessary read authorization for a specific account in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access data or perform an action that requires permissions they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to read the specified account. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing the specific account.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary access to the data related to those units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the account in question.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as P_ORGIN (for organizational management) and any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Organizational Units:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that correspond to the data they need to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to HR data, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage access rights effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPFD00679 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks.