How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG081 - No authorization to create a service cost level.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No authorization to create a service cost level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG081 - No authorization to create a service cost level. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFD_BL_MSG081 No authorization to create a service cost level.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user attempting to create a service cost level in the Workflow system does not have the necessary authorizations. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit the creation or modification of service cost levels in the SAP Workflow environment.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Service cost levels are used in SAP Workflow to define cost-related parameters for services.
  Creating or modifying these cost levels requires specific authorizations.
  If the user does not have the appropriate authorization, the system prevents the action and throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Identify if the user has the necessary authorization objects related to Workflow cost levels.
  
  
  
  Relevant Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_BAS (Workflow: Basic Authorization)
  S_WF_CST (Workflow: Cost Level Authorization)
  
  The user needs the appropriate activity (e.g., create, change) on these objects.
  
  
  Assign or Adjust Roles:
  
  Assign a role that includes the required authorizations for creating service cost levels.
  If a custom role is used, ensure it contains the necessary authorization objects with the correct activity values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjusting authorizations, test the creation of the service cost level again.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, request the SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFTC - Workflow Task Maintenance (where service cost levels might be maintained)
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow settings)
  SU53 - Authorization check failure analysis (useful immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization failed)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always follow your organization's security policies when assigning authorizations.
  Avoid giving broad authorizations; assign only what is necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WFD_BL_MSG081 No authorization to create a service cost level
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to create service cost levels in Workflow
  
  
  Solution
  Assign appropriate authorization objects/roles (e.g., S_WF_CST) with create/change activity
  
  
  Check Tools
  SU53 (authorization check), SU01/PFCG (user roles), SWU3 (workflow customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the user ID and the exact transaction or process step where the error occurs.