How To Fix CM_EHFND_FW_WFF052 - Cannot cancel process; you are not authorized for process &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_FW_WFF - Messages for Exception Obj. of EHS/PS&S Workflow Foundation

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Cannot cancel process; you are not authorized for process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF052 - Cannot cancel process; you are not authorized for process &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_FW_WFF052 indicates that a user is attempting to cancel a process but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of workflow management within SAP, where specific permissions are required to perform certain actions on processes.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to cancel the specified process.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for workflow management or process cancellation.
  Process-Specific Restrictions: Certain processes may have additional restrictions that prevent cancellation based on the current status or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for canceling processes.
  Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_WFAR_EVE: Workflow administration
  S_WFAR_ACT: Workflow actions
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to workflow management and authorization to understand the specific permissions required for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Process Status:
  
  Ensure that the process is in a state that allows cancellation. Some processes may be locked or in a completed state where cancellation is not permitted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the cancellation process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SWI1: Work item selection (to view workflow items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow authorizations or the error message in question.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.