How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION227 - BPF: Cannot approve/reject; user &1 is not a reviewer of activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 227

• Message text: BPF: Cannot approve/reject; user &1 is not a reviewer of activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION227 - BPF: Cannot approve/reject; user &1 is not a reviewer of activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION227 indicates that a user is attempting to approve or reject an activity in the Business Process Framework (BPF) but is not designated as a reviewer for that specific activity. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in workflows or processes where specific roles and responsibilities are defined.
  Cause:
  
  User Role Assignment: The user attempting to approve or reject the activity does not have the necessary role or authorization assigned to them for that specific activity.
  Activity Configuration: The activity may not be configured to allow the user to review it, either due to incorrect settings or because the user is not included in the list of reviewers.
  Workflow Design: The workflow or process design may not include the user as a reviewer for that particular step in the process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in the user management section.
  Ensure that the user is included in the list of reviewers for the specific activity in the BPF configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Configuration:
  
  Access the BPF configuration settings and check the specific activity to ensure that the user is listed as a reviewer.
  If the user is not listed, you may need to add them to the reviewer list.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workflow Design:
  
  If the workflow is designed in such a way that it restricts certain users from reviewing, consider modifying the workflow to include the necessary users.
  Consult with the workflow designer or administrator to ensure that the process aligns with the intended roles and responsibilities.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform approval or rejection actions. This may involve checking authorization objects related to the BPF and ensuring the user has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring BPF activities and user roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the user to approve or reject the activity as intended.