How To Fix HRPIQ00SELMETHODS008 - You do not have a structural authorization for the selected objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00SELMETHODS - Messages for Selection Methods

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You do not have a structural authorization for the selected objects

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the entries in tables T77PR (<ZK>Authorization Profiles</>) and
T77UA (<ZK>User Authorizations</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00SELMETHODS008 - You do not have a structural authorization for the selected objects ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00SELMETHODS008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary structural authorization to access certain objects in the system. This is commonly encountered in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with personnel data or organizational structures.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required structural authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can happen if the user is trying to access data related to organizational units, positions, or employees that they are not authorized to view.
  Incorrectly Configured Structural Authorizations: The structural authorization profiles may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on accessing certain data.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, the existing authorizations may no longer be valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s authorization profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary structural authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Structural Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their structural authorization profile. This can be done using transaction P_ORGIN (for organizational management) or P_SAP_HR (for HR-related authorizations).
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units, positions, or employee data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and modify the authorization settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the authorization profiles for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Structural Authorizations: These are specific to SAP HR and are used to control access to organizational data based on the structure of the organization.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  P_ORGIN: Authorization Object for Organizational Management
  P_SAP_HR: Authorization Object for HR Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to structural authorizations or the error message itself.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message HRPIQ00SELMETHODS008.