How To Fix SWU_NOTIF027 - Authorization &1 is missing for function module &2. See SAP Note 2743858.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWU_NOTIF - Workflow: E-Mail Notifications RSWUWFML*

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Authorization &1 is missing for function module &2. See SAP Note 2743858.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWU_NOTIF027 - Authorization &1 is missing for function module &2. See SAP Note 2743858. ?

  The SAP error message SWU_NOTIF027 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific function module. This error typically arises in the context of workflow processing, where certain authorizations are required to execute specific functions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user or a process attempts to execute a function module for which the necessary authorizations are not granted. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object that is linked to the function module.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions for the function module.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWU_NOTIF027 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Function Module: Check the error message for the specific function module (&2) that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects associated with the function module. You can find this information in the function module documentation or by checking the code.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG to modify roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Note 2743858:
  
  The error message references SAP Note 2743858. Check this note for any specific recommendations or updates related to the error. It may contain additional information or patches that can help resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the workflow or function again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to authorization issues, as they may provide updates or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific function module to understand its authorization requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SWU_NOTIF027 error.