How To Fix SWN_UWL032 - User &1 is not permitted to access work items belonging to user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN_UWL - Notifications for UWL: Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: User &1 is not permitted to access work items belonging to user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN_UWL032 - User &1 is not permitted to access work items belonging to user &2 ?

  The SAP error message SWN_UWL032 indicates that a user (User &1) is trying to access work items that belong to another user (User &2) but does not have the necessary permissions to do so. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow and Universal Worklist (UWL) where users are expected to manage their own work items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorizations to access the work items of another user. This can happen if the authorization objects related to workflow or UWL are not properly configured.
  Work Item Ownership: Work items in SAP are often tied to specific users. If a user tries to access work items that are not assigned to them, they will encounter this error.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or manage work items of