How To Fix HRTIM00BLPEMPL020 - No read authorization for infotype text for personnel number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPEMPL - TMW: Employee-Related Errors in Business Logic Processor

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No read authorization for infotype text for personnel number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPEMPL020 - No read authorization for infotype text for personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPEMPL020 indicates that there is no read authorization for the infotype text for a specific personnel number. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when a user attempts to access or view infotype data (such as employee information) but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to read the specific infotype text for the given personnel number. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may not be properly configured to allow access for certain user roles.
  Personnel Number Restrictions: The personnel number may be restricted based on the user's organizational assignment or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the infotype in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to add the required authorization objects to their role. Common authorization objects for HR infotypes include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the infotype and the personnel number.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the infotype again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are data structures used to store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and can contain various fields.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data. Each infotype may have specific authorization objects associated with it.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  PA20: Display HR master data (to check infotype data).
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, further investigation may be required to identify any underlying configuration issues or system errors.