How To Fix PCIFBAPI011 - User &1 has no &2 authorization for infotype 0579, subtype &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCIFBAPI - For BAPIs for the Interface to HR Payroll

• Message number: 011

• Message text: User &1 has no &2 authorization for infotype 0579, subtype &3

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for the object P_ORGXX was not successful. This
is probably because user &1 has no &2 authorization for infotype 0579,
subtype &3.
Specification '*' is required to enable modification of salary
elements. Specification 'S' is required for the simulation mode.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the authorizations for the user.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCIFBAPI011 - User &1 has no &2 authorization for infotype 0579, subtype &3 ?

  The SAP error message PCIFBAPI011 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific infotype (in this case, infotype 0579) with a particular subtype. This error typically arises in the context of using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) or when performing operations related to personnel administration in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user (indicated by &1) to access the specified infotype (0579) and subtype (&3). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user role does not include the necessary authorizations for the infotype.
  The authorization object related to the infotype is not properly configured.
  The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the required personnel area or subarea assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for infotype 0579.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for infotypes is typically P_ORGIN (for personnel administration).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization for infotype 0579 to the relevant role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the user can now access infotype 0579 without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0579: This infotype is typically related to specific personnel data, and its usage may vary based on the organization's configuration.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for personnel administration, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERS, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP configuration.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and infotypes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message PCIFBAPI011.