How To Fix ICL_ODATA004 - No authorization to reassign work item ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_ODATA - Message Class for Fiori Development

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to reassign work item ID &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to reassign the work item with the ID &v1& from
user &v2& to user &v3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_ODATA004 - No authorization to reassign work item ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message ICL_ODATA004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to reassign a work item with the specified ID. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP workflows or business processes where work items are assigned to users for action.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role that allow them to perform the reassignment of work items.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or OData service being used.
  Work Item Ownership: The user may not be the owner of the work item or may not have the rights to modify or reassign it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to work item management include:
  
  S_WFAR_OBJ: Workflow Authorization
  S_WFAR_ACT: Workflow Activity Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Code Authorization
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the reassignment of the work item again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflow management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage work items and the associated permissions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection) and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Frequency) for monitoring and managing work items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message ICL_ODATA004.