How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN102 - Not authorized for operation '&3' using the classification &2 in '&1'

SWF_FLEX_RUN102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Not authorized for operation '&3' using the classification &2 in '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN102 - Not authorized for operation '&3' using the classification &2 in '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN102 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific operation on a classification object. This error typically arises in the context of workflow or business process management within SAP, where certain operations require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a user attempts to execute an operation (denoted by &3) on a classification (&2) in a specific context (&1), but the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform that operation. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for the operation on the classification.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the classification and operation may not be properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_FLEX_RUN102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error