How To Fix RETJP049 - You do not have authorization to access records of Leaving infotype(3203)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETJP - Error Messages for Retirement and Rehirement

• Message number: 049

• Message text: You do not have authorization to access records of Leaving infotype(3203)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETJP049 - You do not have authorization to access records of Leaving infotype(3203) ?

  The SAP error message RETJP049 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access records in the Leaving infotype (Infotype 3203). This infotype is typically used to manage data related to employee departures, such as resignations or terminations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization settings in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that grant access to infotype 3203.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The infotype may be restricted by authorization groups, and the user may not be assigned to the appropriate group.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes access to the required infotype.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETJP049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the Leaving infotype.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to HR data access, particularly those that control access to infotype 3203. Common authorization objects include:
  
  P_ORGIN: Personnel Administration
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Groups:
  
  If the infotype is restricted by authorization groups, ensure that the user is assigned to the correct authorization group that allows access to infotype 3203.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help adjust the user’s roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and infotype access for more detailed guidance on setting up and troubleshooting authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to infotype access and authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RETJP049 error.