How To Fix SWY_TASK_FORM038 - No authorization to delete screens

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWY_TASK_FORM - Form or Dynpro from Task Container

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No authorization to delete screens

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM038 - No authorization to delete screens ?

  The SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM038 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete screens in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of workflow management, particularly when dealing with task forms in SAP Business Workflow.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to delete the screens. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform specific actions, such as modifying or deleting objects.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include permissions for managing workflow tasks and forms. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow: Authorization for Workflow Objects)
  S_WFAR_ACT (Workflow: Authorization for Workflow Activities)
  
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to delete the screens again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and workflow configuration for more detailed information on how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in workflows.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SWY_TASK_FORM038 error.