How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG061 - No authorization to read workforce assignment details.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No authorization to read workforce assignment details.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG061 - No authorization to read workforce assignment details. ?

  The SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG061: No authorization to read workforce assignment details typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when a user tries to access workforce assignment details but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause
  
  The user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned to read workforce assignment details.
  Specifically, the authorization check fails when the system tries to display or process workforce assignment data (e.g., in workflows related to personnel actions, organizational management, or time management).
  This can happen if the user’s role is missing permissions related to Personnel Administration (PA) or Organizational Management (OM) data.
  The error is often triggered during workflow steps that require access to personnel or organizational data, such as approving personnel actions or viewing employee assignments.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure the user has the necessary roles that include authorization objects related to workforce assignment.
  
  
  
  Key Authorization Objects to Check:
  
  P_ORGIN (Organizational Assignment): Controls access to organizational data.
  P_PERNR (Personnel Number): Controls access to personnel data.
  P_PLOG (Personnel Planning): Controls access to personnel planning data.
  P_TCODE (Transaction Codes): Ensure the user has access to the relevant transactions.
  P_ORGIN_WF or other workflow-specific authorization objects if applicable.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Assign Roles:
  
  Add or adjust roles to include the necessary authorization objects with appropriate field values (e.g., personnel areas, employee groups).
  If standard roles are used, check if they cover the required authorizations or if custom roles need to be created.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After role adjustment, test the workflow or transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container and Agent Assignments:
  
  Sometimes, the workflow agent (user) might not have the correct authorizations.
  Verify the workflow container data and ensure the agent has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WFD_BL_MSG061 for any patches or updates.
  Transactions:
  
  SU53: Use this transaction immediately after the error occurs to analyze missing authorizations.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SWI1 / SWIA: Workflow monitoring and administration.
  
  
  Modules: This error is common in SAP HCM (Personnel Administration and Organizational Management) and SAP Workflow.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for Workforce Administration and Workflow authorization concepts.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error
  WFD_BL_MSG061: No authorization to read workforce assignment details
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to access workforce assignment data in SAP HCM or Workflow
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or adjust user roles to include necessary authorization objects (P_ORGIN, P_PERNR)
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations, adjust roles in PFCG
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or workflow step triggers the error), I can help with more specific guidance.