How To Fix PA148 - No authorization to read infotype & & & & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No authorization to read infotype & & & & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA148 - No authorization to read infotype & & & & & & & ?

  The SAP error message PA148 "No authorization to read infotype & & & & & & &" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a specific infotype in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users can only access data they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific infotype they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to read the infotype.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., personnel area, employee group).
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check failure. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects for the infotype in question.
  Ensure that the authorization object P_ORGIN (Personnel Administration) is included, and check the relevant fields for the infotype.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information (e.g., personal data, payroll data).
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data. Each infotype may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PA148 error message.