How To Fix HRWPC_GENERAL022 - Restricted authorization for reading infotype 'Organizational Assignment'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Restricted authorization for reading infotype 'Organizational Assignment'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_GENERAL022 - Restricted authorization for reading infotype 'Organizational Assignment' ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_GENERAL022 indicates that there is a restricted authorization for reading the infotype related to "Organizational Assignment" (Infotype 0001). This typically occurs when a user attempts to access employee data but does not have the necessary permissions to view the specific infotype.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to read the Organizational Assignment infotype (0001). This can happen if the user's role does not include the necessary permissions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow access to the infotype.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from accessing certain employee data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for infotype 0001.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for reading infotype 0001.
  Ensure that the authorization object P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration) is included in the user's role with the appropriate activity (e.g., Read).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001: This infotype contains critical information about an employee's organizational assignment, including their position, organizational unit, and other related data.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects control access to various functions and data. For HR-related data, common authorization objects include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data (to test access)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the HRWPC_GENERAL022 error message.