How To Fix PV275 - Result is incomplete (because of missing authorization)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Result is incomplete (because of missing authorization)

What causes this issue?

The list displayed is incomplete because you do not have all the
required authorizations. The list only contains data records for which
you have authorization.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV275 - Result is incomplete (because of missing authorization) ?

  The SAP error message PV275, which states "Result is incomplete (because of missing authorization)," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access data for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, including HR, Finance, and others, where specific authorizations are required to view or manipulate data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the requested data or perform the action.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data access are not granted to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes, personnel areas, or other criteria that limit access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the production environment if changes are made in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction you are trying to access. Common objects include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc., for HR-related transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management and role assignment.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or recurring issues with authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PV275 error message in SAP.