How To Fix SWF_GP_RUN031 - You do not have authorization to start GP process templates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_GP_RUN - Guided Procedures Runtime

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You do not have authorization to start GP process templates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_GP_RUN031 - You do not have authorization to start GP process templates ?

  The SAP error message SWF_GP_RUN031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to start General Process (GP) templates in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP General Process Management.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user attempting to start the GP process. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to execute GP process templates.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the GP functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for GP process templates.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to GP processes include:
  
  S_WFAR_EVE (Workflow: Event Management)
  S_WFAR_ACT (Workflow: Activity Management)
  S_WFAR_GRP (Workflow: Group Management)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on General Process Management and Workflow to understand the required authorizations better.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder) and SWI1 (Work Item Selection) for further investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SWF_GP_RUN031 error.