How To Fix SWR008 - Authorization check to read the document &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Authorization check to read the document &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR008 - Authorization check to read the document &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message SWR008 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to read a specific document. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or when accessing documents in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to access the document does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific document type or object.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization checks that are not met by the user's current role.
  Workflow Configuration: If the error occurs in a workflow context, it may be due to the workflow configuration not aligning with the user's authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the document type are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to add them to the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a workflow, check the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the workflow tasks.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to access the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to the specific document type you are trying to access.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the SWR008 error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Groups: If your organization uses user groups, ensure that the user is part of the correct user group that has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SWR008 error message.