How To Fix PG406 - You do not have a READ authorization for at least one infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: You do not have a READ authorization for at least one infotype

Prerequisites for deleting a personnel number:
In order to be able to delete infotypes, you need to have write
authorization for every infotype for the personnel number.
If you only have read authorization for at least one of the infotypes
for the personnel number, you will only get a list of the existing
infotypes which will be displayed.
If read authorization is missing for at least one of the infotypes,
you will not be able to see a list of the infotypes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG406 - You do not have a READ authorization for at least one infotype ?

  The SAP error message PG406 indicates that a user does not have the necessary READ authorization for at least one infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access employee data or HR-related information but lacks the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to read specific infotypes.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to HR data (such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Infotype Restrictions: Certain infotypes may have restrictions based on the user's organizational assignment or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required infotypes.
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles: Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the authorization profiles associated with the user’s roles. Ensure that the necessary