How To Fix I4167 - You cannot create the WCM object (&) directly

I4167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 167

• Message text: You cannot create the WCM object (&) directly

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE WCM_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Create the <DS:GLOS.37031232C5921842E10000009B38F974>WCM object</>
indirectly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4167 - You cannot create the WCM object (&) directly ?

  The SAP error message I4167, "You cannot create the WCM object (&) directly," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Work Clearance Management (WCM) module. This error indicates that the system does not allow the direct creation of a specific WCM object, which is often due to the way the WCM process is designed to ensure proper workflow and data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Creation Method: The error usually arises when a user attempts to create a WCM object (like a work clearance or safety document) directly through a transaction or program that does not support direct creation.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow the creation of certain WCM objects directly, as they are typically created through specific processes or transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create the WCM object in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are using the appropriate transaction code