How To Fix WF852 - Internal error occurred during authorization check (-->F1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Internal error occurred during authorization check (-->F1)

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred in the authorization check, which indicates
a destroyed authorization in the user master record.
An attempt was made to perform an authorization check for object
<(>&<)> (include <(>&<)>).

System Response

The authorization check was terminated with SY-SUBRC <(>&<)>.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

There may be a destroyed authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WF852 - Internal error occurred during authorization check (-->F1) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WF852 Internal error occurred during authorization check (-->F1)
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow when the system encounters an issue while performing an authorization check for a workflow step or task.
  
  Cause
  
  Authorization Object Missing or Incorrect: The user or workflow agent does not have the required authorizations for the workflow step or task.
  Inconsistent or Missing Workflow Configuration: The workflow container or task might be incorrectly configured, causing the authorization check to fail internally.
  User Master Data Issues: The user assigned to the workflow step might be locked, inactive, or missing necessary roles.
  System or Kernel Issues: Rarely, internal system errors or inconsistencies in the workflow runtime environment can cause this error.
  Authorization Check Code Error: Custom code or standard SAP code that performs authorization checks might be faulty or encountering unexpected data.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or agent assigned to the workflow step has the necessary roles and authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to see the last authorization check failure.
  Check authorization objects related to the workflow, such as S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item), S_WF_BPT (Workflow: Business Process Type), or others relevant to the workflow task.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow definition.
  Verify that the workflow container elements and task assignments are correct.
  Check if the workflow step is assigned to the correct agent and that the agent determination is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Ensure the user is not locked or inactive (transaction SU01).
  Confirm that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations assigned.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Workflow Logs:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check workflow logs and identify where the authorization check failed.
  Look for detailed error messages or dumps related to the workflow step.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to message WF852.
  Sometimes SAP releases patches or notes for known issues causing this error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have development access, debug the workflow runtime at the point of authorization check to identify the exact cause.
  Check the authorization check function modules or methods used in the workflow step.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SU53 - Authorization Check Analysis
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Common Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_WI - Workflow: Work Item
  S_WF_BPT - Workflow: Business Process Type
  S_WF_TSK - Workflow: Task
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your SAP version with keywords "WF852" or "authorization check workflow".
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The WF852 error indicates an internal problem during the authorization check in a workflow step. The root cause is usually missing or incorrect authorizations for the user or workflow agent, or misconfiguration in the workflow. The solution involves verifying user roles, workflow configuration, and analyzing workflow logs and authorization checks.
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing workflow logs and user authorization details.