How To Fix PN004 - No authorization for infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization for infotype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN004 - No authorization for infotype & ?

  The SAP error message PN004, which states "No authorization for infotype &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a specific infotype in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, payroll data, and organizational assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the specified infotype.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the infotype in question.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to include access to the infotype.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may be configured in a way that restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., employee status, organizational unit).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see what authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the required infotype. This can be done by checking the user’s roles in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the role does not include the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the authorization objects associated with the infotype. Common authorization objects for HR infotypes include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help diagnose the issue and make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access to the infotype again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and infotypes.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorization and how to request access if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PN004 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required infotype.