How To Fix SWF_XI_ADAPTER116 - No change authorization for service &1, interface &2 in namespace &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_ADAPTER - XI BPM: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No change authorization for service &1, interface &2 in namespace &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER116 - No change authorization for service &1, interface &2 in namespace &3 ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER116 indicates that there is a lack of change authorization for a specific service and interface in the specified namespace. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when trying to modify or access certain configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to perform an action on the specified service and interface. This can happen due to:
  
  User Role Configuration: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform changes on the specified service/interface.
  Namespace Restrictions: The namespace in which the service/interface resides may have specific restrictions that prevent unauthorized changes.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the service/interface is part of a transport request, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify objects in that transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the service and interface.
  You can use transaction PFCG to review and modify user roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include change authorization for the relevant namespaces and objects.
  
  
  
  Namespace Authorization:
  
  Check if there are specific authorizations related to the namespace in question. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the service/interface is part of a transport request, ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to work with transport requests. This may involve checking the transport layer settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization issues in SAP PI/PO for any additional guidance or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Authorization check analysis (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SAP PI/PO.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on configuring authorizations in SAP Process Integration and Process Orchestration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SWF_XI_ADAPTER116 error.