How To Fix I4179 - Feature of authorization or calling up AUTHORITY CHECK is incorrect

I4179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Feature of authorization or calling up AUTHORITY CHECK is incorrect

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE WCM_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

I4179 - Details

• The SAP error message I4179, which states "Feature of authorization or calling up AUTHORITY CHECK is incorrect," typically indicates an issue with the authorization checks in the SAP system. This error can occur when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Incorrect Authorization Objects: The authorization objects defined in the system may not be correctly configured or may not match the user's role.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code that performs authorization checks, it may not be implemented correctly.
  Feature Configuration: The feature or function being called may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs