How To Fix SWF_XI_ADAPTER201 - User & does not have sufficient authorization to execute autocustomizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_ADAPTER - XI BPM: Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: User & does not have sufficient authorization to execute autocustomizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER201 - User & does not have sufficient authorization to execute autocustomizing ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_ADAPTER201 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to execute autocustomizing in the context of SAP Workflow or XI (Exchange Infrastructure). This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the autocustomizing action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorization objects related to workflow or XI functionalities.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be part of the necessary user groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for executing autocustomizing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign roles that include the required authorizations. Common roles that might be needed include those related to workflow administration or XI configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to relevant authorization objects such as:
  
  S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow Administration)
  S_XI_ADAPTER (XI Adapter Authorization)
  
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to workflow and XI for any additional configuration or authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SWF_XI_ADAPTER201 error message.