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


WF852 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

  • Message number: 852

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

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  • 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.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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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.
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