How To Fix HRPFD00684 - Referring to account '&1', no authorization is defined for you

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Referring to account '&1', no authorization is defined for you

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to authorize object P_CH_PK for account &V1&.

System Response

You are refused access to the account.

How to fix this error?

Inform, if necessary your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00684 - Referring to account '&1', no authorization is defined for you ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00684 indicates that a user is trying to access a specific account (denoted by '&1') but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module, where access to sensitive data is tightly controlled.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the specified account.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the account in question.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have authorizations for certain organizational levels but not for the specific level associated with the account.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles may have occurred, leading to the removal of necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user’s authorization profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the account in question.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for accessing the account. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Organizational Levels:
  
  Verify if the user has the correct organizational level authorizations. If the account is tied to a specific organizational unit, ensure that the user has access to that unit.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to HR include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others depending on the specific access required.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.