How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS686 - User &1 has not authorized to use the parallel processing functionality

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 686

• Message text: User &1 has not authorized to use the parallel processing functionality

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS686 - User &1 has not authorized to use the parallel processing functionality ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS686: User &1 has not authorized to use the parallel processing functionality
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user attempting to execute a process that involves parallel processing in SAP does not have the necessary authorizations. Parallel processing in SAP (such as in workflows, background jobs, or specific applications like SAP WM or EWM) requires special authorization objects to allow the user to start or manage parallel tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to grant the user the required authorization to use parallel processing functionality.
  
  
  Identify the missing authorization object(s):
  Typically, the authorization object involved is:
  
  S_WG_PARA (Authorization for Parallel Processing in Workflow)
  
  This object controls the ability to execute parallel processing in workflows and related processes.
  
  
  Check the user's roles and authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user's assigned roles.
  Use transaction PFCG to check the roles and their authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Add or update the authorization:
  
  In the relevant role(s), add or update the authorization object