How To Fix HRWPC_GENERAL021 - Restricted authorization for reading infotype 'Actions'

HRWPC_GENERAL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_GENERAL - General Messages for HR Manager Self-Service

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Restricted authorization for reading infotype 'Actions'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_GENERAL021 - Restricted authorization for reading infotype 'Actions' ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_GENERAL021 indicates that there is a restricted authorization for reading the infotype 'Actions' (IT 0000) in the Human Resources module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify employee action data but lacks the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to read the infotype. This can happen if the user's role does not include the necessary permissions for accessing employee actions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include access to the infotype.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units or employee groups that limit access to certain data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the