How To Fix SRMHRPA002 - No authorization to change the transaction PA20

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMHRPA - Records Management Service Provider HR-PA Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization to change the transaction PA20

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMHRPA002 - No authorization to change the transaction PA20 ?

  The SAP error message SRMHRPA002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the transaction PA20, which is used for displaying HR master data in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when a user attempts to access or modify employee data without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to perform the action in transaction PA20.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for HR data access.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational units or personnel areas that limit access to certain data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to HR transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to HR data access, such as P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and P_TCODE.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to transaction PA20. This can be done through transaction PFCG.
  If necessary, create or modify roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  If the user needs access to specific personnel areas or subareas, ensure that the authorization objects are configured correctly to allow access to those areas.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or basis team to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  P_ORGIN: HR Master Data
  P_PERNR: Personnel Number
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and HR transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message SRMHRPA002.