How To Fix SWUO121 - Access denied to object (&) in KPro

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Access denied to object (&) in KPro

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO121 - Access denied to object (&) in KPro ?

  The SAP error message SWUO121, which states "Access denied to object (&) in KPro," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow and Knowledge Provider (KPro) when a user or process attempts to access an object for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified object in KPro. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Object Not Found: The object specified in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted, leading to access issues.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the KPro settings or the workflow settings that prevent access to the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to KPro objects. You may need to add roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the object referenced in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant KPro repository or database tables.
  
  
  
  Adjust KPro Configuration:
  
  Check the KPro configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up. This includes checking the content repository settings and ensuring that they are properly configured for the objects being accessed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to KPro and workflow for any specific configurations or known issues that might be relevant to your situation.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if it’s a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  SICF (Maintain Services) to check if the KPro service is active.
  
  
  
  KPro Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on KPro and its configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWUO121 error and implement a solution to resolve it.