How To Fix PG186 - At least one infotype was skipped (authorization)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 186

• Message text: At least one infotype was skipped (authorization)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG186 - At least one infotype was skipped (authorization) ?

  The SAP error message PG186, which states "At least one infotype was skipped (authorization)," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify employee data in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations for one or more infotypes.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role assigned to the individual trying to perform the action. Each infotype in SAP HCM has specific authorization checks, and if the user does not have the required permissions for any of the infotypes involved in the transaction, the system will skip those infotypes and display this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific infotype or authorization object is causing the issue.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and check the authorizations for the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the infotypes that were skipped.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user and that they include the necessary authorization objects related to the infotypes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details from the SU53 transaction to help them understand the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignment, and payroll data.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each infotype may be linked to specific authorization objects that define who can view or edit the data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues leading to the PG186 error message.