How To Fix WB_VERSIONING008 - Permission denied to read Version of Object &1 &2

WB_VERSIONING008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB_VERSIONING -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Permission denied to read Version of Object &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB_VERSIONING008 - Permission denied to read Version of Object &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB_VERSIONING008 indicates that there is a permission issue when trying to read the version of a specific object in the SAP system. The message typically appears in the context of version management, where the system is unable to access the version information for the specified object due to insufficient authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to access the object does not have the necessary permissions to read the version information. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations in their user profile to access version management features.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object in question may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users or roles.
  Transport Management Settings: If the object is part of a transport request, there may be restrictions based on transport management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB_VERSIONING008 error, you can take the following