How To Fix PEP141 - You are not authorized to change flow definition &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 141

• Message text: You are not authorized to change flow definition &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP141 - You are not authorized to change flow definition & ?

  The SAP error message PEP141, which states "You are not authorized to change flow definition," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a flow definition in SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient user authorizations. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through roles and authorizations. If a user does not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorization objects for changing flow definitions, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PEP141 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management area in SAP (Transaction code: SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for modifying flow definitions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for changing flow definitions. Common authorization objects related to process