How To Fix W8998 - No authorization to change an existing start condition

W8998 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 998

• Message text: No authorization to change an existing start condition

What causes this issue?

You tried to switch to change mode, but you do not have the
authorization required.

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?

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

You need authorization for transaction <AB>SWB3</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

W8998 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  W8998 - No authorization to change an existing start condition
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when a user attempts to change an existing start condition in a pricing procedure or condition technique, but the user does not have the required authorization to perform this change.
  In SAP, start conditions are part of the condition technique used in pricing, output determination, or other similar processes. Changing these conditions can affect business logic and pricing results, so SAP restricts this action to authorized users only.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The user is trying to modify an existing start condition (e.g., in transaction V/06 for pricing conditions or similar).
  The system checks the user's authorizations.
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization object or authorization field values, SAP issues the warning message W8998.
  This is a warning, not an error, so the system may still allow the change if the user proceeds, but it indicates a potential authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if