How To Fix VN328 - Task in category & is not permitted

VN328 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Task in category & is not permitted

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VN328 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VN328 - Task in category & is not permitted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform a task in a workflow or a process that is not allowed for the specified task category. In SAP, tasks are categorized (e.g., approval, notification, user decision), and certain tasks are restricted based on configuration or authorization. The system checks whether the task category is permitted in the current context or for the user, and if not, it throws this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The task category is not assigned or allowed in the workflow definition.
  The user or role does not have authorization to execute tasks of this category.
  Customizing or configuration in the workflow or document management system restricts the task category.
  Incorrect or missing task category assignment in the workflow template or process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify the workflow template or process definition to ensure the task category is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder)