How To Fix HRSFEC_USER_TOOL018 - Insufficient authorisation for infotypes 0000, 0002 and 0105.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_USER_TOOL - Message class for user tools

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Insufficient authorisation for infotypes 0000, 0002 and 0105.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_USER_TOOL018 - Insufficient authorisation for infotypes 0000, 0002 and 0105. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_USER_TOOL018 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to access or modify specific infotypes, namely 0000 (Actions), 0002 (Personal Data), and 0105 (Communication). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when using the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specified infotypes. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for these infotypes.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to these infotypes may not be properly configured or may not include the required permissions for the user.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a user group that is restricted from accessing certain infotypes.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include access to infotypes 0000, 0002, and 0105. This may involve working with your SAP security team to assign or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERS, P_COMM) to ensure that they are configured correctly and that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  User Group Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any user group restrictions that might be preventing access to these infotypes. Adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Infotype 0000: Used for employee actions (e.g., hiring, termination).
  Infotype 0002: Contains personal data such as name, date of birth, etc.
  Infotype 0105: Used for communication data like email addresses and phone numbers.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data. Common objects related to HCM include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Organizational management
  P_PERS: Personnel administration
  P_COMM: Communication data
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.