How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION123 - User &1 is not authorized to create confirmations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to create confirmations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION123 - User &1 is not authorized to create confirmations ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION123 User &1 is not authorized to create confirmations
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the SAP user (&1 represents the username) does not have the necessary authorization to create confirmations in the system. Confirmations in SAP (such as production order confirmations, process confirmations, or goods movement confirmations) require specific authorizations to ensure that only permitted users can perform these actions.
  The authorization check fails when the user tries to create a confirmation, indicating missing or insufficient authorization objects or roles assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user (&1) who is receiving the error.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to this user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Relevant Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to confirmations include:
  
  C_CONF (Confirmation)
  C_AUFPL (Order Sequence)
  C_AUFNR (Order Number)
  C_PROCD (Process Control)
  M_MATE_WRK (Material Master: Plant Data)
  
  
  The exact authorization object depends on the type of confirmation (production, process, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign or Adjust Roles:
  
  Assign the appropriate role(s) that include the required authorization objects and values.
  If the user already has roles, verify that the authorization values (e.g., plant, order type, activity) are correct and sufficient.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles/authorizations, test the confirmation creation again.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, coordinate with your SAP security or BASIS team to update the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CO11N – Single confirmation for production orders
  COHV – Mass processing of confirmations
  SU53 – Display authorization check failure (very useful for troubleshooting)
  SU01 – User maintenance
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always follow your company’s security policies when assigning authorizations.
  Avoid giving broad authorizations; restrict to necessary plants, order types, and activities.
  Authorization objects and roles may vary depending on the SAP module and version.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact confirmation type or module (e.g., PP, PM, QM), I can help identify more specific authorization objects or roles.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "User &1 is not authorized to create confirmations" means the user lacks the required authorization to perform confirmation activities. The solution is to review and assign the correct roles and authorization objects related to confirmations.
  
  If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!