How To Fix UKM_DCD_MSG113 - Check the authorization for workflow user &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM_DCD_MSG - Messages for the Documented Credit Decision

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Check the authorization for workflow user &1.

What causes this issue?

The technical workflow user <NP>SAP_WFRT</> is used to create a
documented credit decision.
Ensure that this user exists and that a copy of the user role <NP>
SAP_FIN_CR_DCD_WF</> is assigned to this user. This user role has all
the authorizations necessary for creating documented credit decisions in
<LS>SAP Credit Management</>. This setting is necessary so that a
documented credit decision can be created automatically after a credit
check in Sales and Distribution (SD).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UKM_DCD_MSG113 - Check the authorization for workflow user &1. ?

  The SAP error message UKM_DCD_MSG113 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization of a workflow user in the context of the SAP system, particularly related to the SAP Credit Management module (UKM stands for "Unternehmensrisikomanagement" or "Corporate Risk Management" in German).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the system attempts to execute a workflow that requires specific authorizations for the user defined in the workflow, but the user does not have the necessary permissions. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned in the SAP system.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user might not be correctly set up in the workflow configuration.
  Role Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations that have not been updated or reflected in the user profile.
  Workflow Settings: The workflow might be configured to require certain authorizations that the user does not possess.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the workflow user mentioned in the error message.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the workflow actions they need to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 or SWI2 to check the workflow instances and see if there are any specific requirements or settings that might be causing the issue.
  Ensure that the workflow is correctly configured to allow the user to execute the required tasks.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization trace. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code ST01 to perform a more detailed authorization trace.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to request the necessary roles or authorizations for the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the workflow again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SWI1/SWI2: Workflow Overview
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user authorizations and workflow management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message UKM_DCD_MSG113.