How To Fix SKWF_AUTH005 - No authorization to read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_AUTH - Authorization Check Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization to read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_AUTH005 - No authorization to read ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_AUTH005 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read specific data or perform a certain action within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of workflows or when accessing certain transactions or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific data or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action the user is trying to perform. This can be done using transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs. This will show what authorizations were checked and which ones failed.
  Adjust Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each object defines a set of permissions that can be assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SKWF_AUTH005 error.