How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG079 - No authorization to read service cost level details.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No authorization to read service cost level details.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG079 - No authorization to read service cost level details. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG079 No authorization to read service cost level details.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or read the service cost level details in the SAP system. Specifically, the user is missing the required authorization objects or roles that permit viewing or processing service cost level data, which is often related to workflow or service management modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user encountering the error.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the missing authorizations.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace via transaction ST01 to trace the missing authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles/Authorizations:
  
  Based on the missing authorization objects identified, assign the appropriate roles or authorizations to the user.
  Common authorization objects related to service cost levels might include:
  
  P_SERVICE (Service Management)
  COST (Cost Center Accounting)
  Workflow-related authorizations if the error occurs in workflow processing.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Basis/Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, forward the missing authorization details to your SAP security team.
  They can adjust the roles or create a custom role with the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify After Changes:
  
  After authorization changes, have the user log off and log back in.
  Reproduce the transaction to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is commonly seen in scenarios involving Service Management (SAP CS) or Workflow where service cost levels are part of the process.
  The authorization object P_SERVICE controls access to service master and related cost data.
  Workflow tasks that involve cost level details require proper authorization to read these details.
  Always follow your organization's security policies when assigning authorizations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFD_BL_MSG079 No authorization to read service cost level details
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to read service cost level data
  
  
  Solution
  Check missing authorizations (SU53), assign required roles/authorizations, verify access
  
  
  Related
  Service Management, Workflow, Authorization object P_SERVICE
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the transaction code or process step where the error occurs, and I can help identify the exact authorization objects needed.