How To Fix USMD_GOV_API016 - Current user &1 is not an authorized processor of work item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Current user &1 is not an authorized processor of work item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API016 - Current user &1 is not an authorized processor of work item &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API016 indicates that the current user does not have the necessary authorization to process a specific work item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when a user attempts to access or process a work item for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate roles or authorizations assigned to them in the SAP system to process the specified work item.
  Work Item Ownership: The work item may be assigned to a different user or group, and the current user is not part of that group or does not have the necessary rights to act on it.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or authorization objects that govern access to work items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations related to the specific work item type.
  
  
  
  Review Work Item Assignment: Check the assignment of the work item. If the work item is assigned to a specific user or group, ensure that the current user is included in that assignment.
  
  You can use transaction SWI1 to view work items and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the work item. This may involve checking the authorization checks in the MDG configuration.
  
  Common authorization objects include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others specific to MDG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team to review the user’s authorizations and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: If the issue persists, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user roles are properly defined in the workflow.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  Authorization Checks: Familiarize yourself with the authorization checks relevant to the MDG processes you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.