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How To Fix WY152 - You have no authorization for personnel master data for &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WY - Supplier Master

  • Message number: 152

  • Message text: You have no authorization for personnel master data for &

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  • What causes this issue?

    You wanted to assign the personnel master record with the number &V1&
    to a partner function. However you have no authorization for data in
    the personnel master record.

    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?

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY152 - You have no authorization for personnel master data for & ?

    SAP Error Message:
    WY152 - You have no authorization for personnel master data for &


    Cause:

    This error occurs when a user tries to access or modify personnel master data (infotypes) for an employee or organizational unit for which they do not have the required authorization. The system checks the user's authorizations against the personnel area, personnel subarea, or other organizational assignments, and if the user lacks the necessary permissions, this error is raised.


    Explanation:

    • SAP HR (HCM) uses authorization objects like P_ORGIN (HR: Master Data Authorization) and P_PERNR (HR: Master Data Authorization for Personnel Number) to control access to personnel master data.
    • The user’s role or profile does not include the required authorizations for the personnel area or personnel number they are trying to access.
    • The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the personnel number or organizational unit for which the authorization is missing.

    Solution:

    1. Check User Authorizations:

      • Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the missing authorization check.
      • This will show which authorization object and field values are missing.
    2. Analyze Authorization Objects:

      • Common authorization objects involved:
        • P_ORGIN: Controls access based on organizational assignment (personnel area, personnel subarea, employee group, employee subgroup).
        • P_PERNR: Controls access based on personnel number.
      • Check the user's roles and profiles in PFCG to see if these objects are assigned with the correct field values.
    3. Adjust Roles/Profiles:

      • If the user should have access, update their roles to include the necessary personnel areas, subareas, or personnel numbers.
      • If the user should not have access, no change is needed; the error is working as intended.
    4. Testing:

      • After updating roles, have the user log off and log back in, then retry the transaction.
      • Use SU53 again if the error persists.
    5. Additional Checks:

      • Verify if the personnel master data is locked or if there are any other restrictions.
      • Check if the user is trying to access data outside their organizational scope.

    Related Information:

    • Transactions:
      • PA20 / PA30: Display/Change Personnel Master Data.
      • SU53: Display Authorization Check.
      • PFCG: Role Maintenance.
    • Authorization Objects:
      • P_ORGIN (HR: Master Data Authorization)
      • P_PERNR (HR: Master Data Authorization for Personnel Number)
    • Notes:
      • Ensure that the user’s role is aligned with the organizational structure and security policies.
      • Sometimes, custom authorization checks or enhancements might affect access.

    Summary:

    The error WY152 indicates a missing authorization for personnel master data access. The solution involves checking the missing authorization via SU53, reviewing and updating the user's roles and authorizations in PFCG, and ensuring the user has the correct permissions for the personnel area or personnel number they are trying to access.

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