How To Fix SKWF_FOLDER018 - No authorization for ordering directory content

SKWF_FOLDER018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_FOLDER - Directory Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization for ordering directory content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_FOLDER018 - No authorization for ordering directory content ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_FOLDER018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or view the contents of a specific ordering directory. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or document management systems where users are trying to access folders or directories that require specific permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified folder or directory. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the folder.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to folder access may not be configured correctly for the user.
  Folder Permissions: The folder itself may have specific permissions set that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKWF_FOLDER018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned that