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

/IWWRK/CM_WF_ADM_MSG020 - Overview

• 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