How To Fix WFCS084 - You have no authorization to carry out forecasts (SUBRC: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 084

• Message text: You have no authorization to carry out forecasts (SUBRC: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS084 - You have no authorization to carry out forecasts (SUBRC: &1) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFCS084 - You have no authorization to carry out forecasts (SUBRC: &1)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to execute forecasting functions in SAP (typically in the context of Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Planning, or Forecasting tools) but lacks the necessary authorizations. The system checks user permissions before allowing forecast-related transactions or reports, and if the user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned, this error is triggered.
  The SUBRC value (&1) is a return code from the authorization check function module or method, indicating the specific reason for the failure (e.g., 4 means authorization check failed).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user experiencing the error.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Relevant Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to forecasting include:
  
  S_WF_FCST – Forecasting: Authorization for forecast processing.
  S_WF_FCST_OBJ – Forecasting: Authorization for forecast objects.
  S_WF_FCST_TYP – Forecasting: Authorization for forecast types.
  
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary values assigned for these objects.
  
  
  
  Assign or Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate role(s) that include the necessary authorization objects.
  If the roles exist but lack proper authorization values, update the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Test After Changes:
  
  After updating authorizations, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the forecasting transaction or report to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Authorization Checks:
  
  In some implementations, custom authorization checks might be implemented in user exits or BAdIs.
  Review any custom code related to forecasting authorization if standard authorizations are correctly assigned but the error persists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 – User maintenance
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  MC87 – Forecasting (example transaction)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to forecasting authorization issues.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on forecasting and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If needed, debug the authorization check to see which check fails and what SUBRC is returned.
  The SUBRC value can help pinpoint the exact failure reason.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WFCS084 indicates a missing authorization for forecast processing. The solution is to verify and assign the correct authorization objects and roles to the user to enable forecast execution.
  
  If you provide the exact SUBRC value (&1), I can help interpret it further.