How To Fix SWUO136 - Access to link table not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Access to link table not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO136 - Access to link table not permitted ?

  The SAP error message SWUO136, which states "Access to link table not permitted," typically occurs in the context of workflow management in SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the link table that is required for workflow processing.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user executing the workflow does not have the required authorizations to access the relevant link table in the database.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user may not have the appropriate roles or profiles assigned that include the necessary permissions for workflow operations.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues related to the database or the workflow configuration that prevent access to the link table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to workflows, such as S_WFAR (Workflow Administration) and S_WF_OBJ (Workflow Object).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to workflow-related transactions and tables.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or modify existing ones.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the link table is properly defined.
  Use transaction SWU3 to perform a workflow consistency check and ensure that all necessary settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Database Access:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any database-level restrictions or issues that might be preventing access to the link table.
  Consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database permissions are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWU3: Workflow Consistency Check
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection for Recurrent Tasks
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WFAR: Workflow Administration
  S_WF_OBJ: Workflow Object
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on workflow management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.