How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN017 - No read authorization for infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No read authorization for infotype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN017 - No read authorization for infotype & ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN017 indicates that there is no read authorization for a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or read data from an infotype for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role or profile trying to access the specified infotype. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes access to the infotype.
  Infotype-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain infotypes based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for the infotype in question. Common authorization objects for HR infotypes include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Organizational Management
  P_PERNR: Personnel Administration
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required access to the infotype.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log in again and attempt to access the infotype to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee-related information (e.g., personal data, payroll data, etc.).
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that define their access rights to various transactions and data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message HRTIM00EXTERN017.