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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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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:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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