How To Fix PH207 - No authorization to read infotype &

PH207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 207

• Message text: No authorization to read infotype &

What causes this issue?

To run a test for HR preparations for archiving, the system requires
data from infotype &V1&. While importing the data, the system
determined that your authorization to read this infotype is
insufficient.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Issue the missing authorization, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PH207 - Details

• The SAP error message PH207 "No authorization to read infotype &" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a specific infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module but lacks the necessary authorizations. Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information related to employees, such as personal data, payroll data, and organizational assignments.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role or profile to access the specified infotype. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects for the infotype.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes access to the required infotype.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be properly configured to allow access to the infotype.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units or employee groups that limit access.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH207 error, you can take the