How To Fix SKWF_AUTH002 - You are not authorized to create

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_AUTH - Authorization Check Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to create

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_AUTH002 - You are not authorized to create ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_AUTH002, which states "You are not authorized to create," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as creating a workflow, document, or other object) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP Workflow, SAP Business Workflow, or other areas where user permissions are critical.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations that are required to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions to create the object.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from creating certain objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the relevant environments if you are working in a development environment.
  
  
  
  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 to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. Common authorization objects related to workflows include S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_ACT, and others depending on the specific action being performed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and workflow configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SKWF_AUTH002 error.