How To Fix IBO_WF_INBOX013 - No authorization to read folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBO_WF_INBOX - message class of inbox facade

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization to read folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBO_WF_INBOX013 - No authorization to read folder ?

  The SAP error message IBO_WF_INBOX013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific folder in the workflow inbox. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when users are trying to access workflow items or tasks that are stored in a folder for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified folder.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing workflow items or folders.
  Folder Settings: The folder itself may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for accessing the workflow inbox and the specific folder.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects, such as S_WFAR_EVE (Workflow: Event) and S_WFAR_ACT (Workflow: Activity).
  
  
  
  Folder Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the folder in the workflow settings to ensure that it is not restricted to certain user groups or roles.
  If necessary, adjust the folder settings to allow access to the appropriate users.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WFAR_EVE: Workflow: Event
  S_WFAR_ACT: Workflow: Activity
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and workflow configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary access to the user.