How To Fix DFS_MODEL006 - No authorization to approve.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_MODEL - Defense Model

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No authorization to approve.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_MODEL006 - No authorization to approve. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_MODEL006: No authorization to approve typically occurs in the context of workflow approvals, particularly in the SAP Business Workflow or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that the user attempting to approve a document or workflow item does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile to approve the specific document or workflow.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the approval process may not be properly configured or may restrict the user's ability to approve.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be part of the necessary organizational units or groups that have approval rights.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be issues in the workflow configuration that prevent the user from being recognized as an approver.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary roles for approval are assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for approval.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_ACT, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to approve the workflow items.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the workflow configuration to ensure that the user is included in the approval process. This may involve checking the workflow definition and ensuring that the user is assigned as an approver.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, test the approval process again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Frequent Tasks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and workflow configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the DFS_MODEL006 error.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.