How To Fix WEBDYNPRO_RT020 - You are not authorized to start Web Dynpro application configuration &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBDYNPRO_RT - Message class of Web Dynpro runtime

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to start Web Dynpro application configuration &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBDYNPRO_RT020 - You are not authorized to start Web Dynpro application configuration & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WEBDYNPRO_RT020 You are not authorized to start Web Dynpro application configuration &
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user attempting to start or configure a Web Dynpro application does not have the necessary authorizations. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit access to Web Dynpro application configuration or runtime activities.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Web Dynpro applications often require specific authorizations to be started or configured.
  The error message indicates that the user is missing authorization to perform the action.
  The placeholder & in the message usually contains the name of the application or configuration that the user tried to access.
  
  
  Common Authorization Objects Involved:
  
  S_WDY_APPL: Authorization for Web Dynpro applications.
  S_WDY_CONF: Authorization for Web Dynpro configuration.
  S_RFC: If the Web Dynpro application calls RFCs, relevant RFC authorizations may be needed.
  S_SERVICE: For services related to Web Dynpro.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the missing authorization:
  
  Check the exact application or configuration name from the error message.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error