How To Fix SWF_CST392 - User & is not authorized to check authorizations of WF-BATCH

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_CST - Message Class for Workflow Customizing

• Message number: 392

• Message text: User & is not authorized to check authorizations of WF-BATCH

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_CST392 - User & is not authorized to check authorizations of WF-BATCH ?

  The SAP error message SWF_CST392 indicates that a user is not authorized to check the authorizations of the user "WF-BATCH." This typically occurs in the context of workflow processing, where the system is trying to verify the permissions of the background user that executes workflow tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to check the authorizations does not have the necessary permissions to view or manage the authorizations of the WF-BATCH user.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations that allow them to perform this action.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the workflow settings or user management that prevent proper authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user who is receiving the error has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  The user should have the necessary authorization objects related to workflow and user management, such as S_USER_AUTH or S_USER_PRO for user authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign them the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This may involve adding them to a role that has access to workflow management.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration to ensure that the WF-BATCH user is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the workflow definitions that could lead to authorization problems.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the necessary authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide guidance on the specific roles and authorizations needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow again to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the user can now check the authorizations of WF-BATCH without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user management
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for user profile management
  S_WFAR_WI: Workflow authorization for work items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to workflow authorizations or the WF-BATCH user.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_CST392 error and ensure that the necessary authorizations are in place for workflow processing.