How To Fix SKWF_AUTH004 - No authorization to write

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_AUTH - Authorization Check Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to write

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_AUTH004 - No authorization to write ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_AUTH004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a write operation in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of workflows or when trying to modify certain data in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that allows write access to the specific data or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKWF_AUTH004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, 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 has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Common authorization objects related to workflows include S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_ACT, and others depending on the specific workflow and data being accessed.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SKWF_AUTH004 error.