How To Fix SRMHRPA006 - Access to infotype not possible for technical reasons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Access to infotype not possible for technical reasons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMHRPA006 - Access to infotype not possible for technical reasons ?

  The SAP error message SRMHRPA006, which states "Access to infotype not possible for technical reasons," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and can be related to various issues when trying to access infotypes (information types) in the system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific infotype.
  Technical Configuration: There may be a technical issue with the configuration of the infotype or the underlying data model.
  Data Locking: The infotype data might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required data for the infotype may be missing or incomplete, preventing access.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the infotype. This can be done by checking the user's role and authorization objects related to HR data access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the infotype in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Investigate if the infotype is locked by another process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity:
  
  Verify that all required data for the infotype is present and correctly maintained. You may need to check the relevant tables in the database.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation. They may need to check for system inconsistencies or perform a system restart.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and is identified by a unique number.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for accessing and managing infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SRMHRPA006 error message.