How To Fix >A122 - Responsibility for task &1 is not correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Responsibility for task &1 is not correctly maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A122 - Responsibility for task &1 is not correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message A122 ("Responsibility for task &1 is not correctly maintained") typically occurs in the context of workflow or task management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of responsibilities for a specific task, which can prevent the workflow from proceeding as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The task in question does not have a properly defined responsible user or role. This could be due to missing entries in the task configuration or incorrect settings in the workflow definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to execute the task may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system not recognizing their responsibility.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the workflow or task management settings, such as incorrect task types or missing dependencies.
  Changes in User Roles: If user roles or responsibilities have been changed recently, it may lead to inconsistencies in task assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Task Configuration: 
  
  Go to the workflow definition and check the configuration for the specific task (identified by &1 in the error message). Ensure that the responsible user or role is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review and modify the workflow.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the task. This can be checked using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  If necessary, update the user roles or permissions in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Responsibility Assignment:
  
  If the task is supposed to be assigned to a specific user or group, ensure that this assignment is correctly maintained in the relevant configuration settings.
  You may need to use transaction SWI1 to check the work item and see if the responsible agent is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific workflow or task to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the task can be executed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Workflow Logs: Use transaction SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs for additional context on the error.
  User Management: Ensure that user management practices are in place to regularly review and update user roles and responsibilities.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.