How To Fix /IWWRK/CM_WF_ADM_MSG020 - User &1 is not authorized to run an item selection report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWWRK/CM_WF_ADM_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to run an item selection report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWWRK/CM_WF_ADM_MSG020 - User &1 is not authorized to run an item selection report ?

  The SAP error message /IWWRK/CM_WF_ADM_MSG020 indicates that a user is not authorized to run an item selection report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or related modules where specific authorizations are required to execute certain reports or transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of necessary authorizations for the user attempting to run the item selection report. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that include permissions for executing the report.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to the report are not granted to the user.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for running the item selection report are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization objects required for the report. This can often be found in the documentation for the report or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to run the report again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to workflow and reporting include S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_ACT, and others depending on the specific report.
  Documentation: Always refer to the SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for specific details on the report and required authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.