How To Fix R111058 - You are not authorized to approve/reject

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R111 - Business Partner Messages (Package: BUPA)

• Message number: 058

• Message text: You are not authorized to approve/reject

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R111058 - You are not authorized to approve/reject ?

  The SAP error message R111058, which states "You are not authorized to approve/reject," typically occurs when a user attempts to approve or reject a document or transaction in SAP but lacks the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as workflow approvals, purchase requisitions, or other approval processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile to perform the approval or rejection action.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the approval process may not be configured correctly for the user.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may have specific conditions or settings that restrict certain users from approving or rejecting documents.
  User Status: The user may be in a status that does not allow them to perform approval actions (e.g., inactive user).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the approval process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the approval process is part of a workflow, review the workflow configuration to ensure that the user is included in the approval path.
  Check if there are any specific conditions that might be preventing the user from approving or rejecting.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked or inactive in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to the approval process.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to approvals may include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others specific to the approval process in your organization.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to monitor workflows and see if there are any issues with the workflow that might affect approvals.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the R111058 error message in SAP.