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 S_WG_PARA.
  Set the field ACTVT (Activity) to the required value, usually 16 (Execute).
  Set the field PARA_TYPE to the relevant parallel processing type or use wildcard * if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Assign the updated role to the user:
  
  After updating the role, assign it to the user.
  Have the user log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the process again:
  
  Retry the operation that triggered the error to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_WG_PARA:
  
  
  
  Field
  Description
  
  
  
  
  PARA_TYPE
  Type of parallel processing
  
  
  ACTVT
  Activity (e.g., 16 = Execute)
  
  
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 – User maintenance
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  SWU3 – Workflow customizing (to check workflow settings)
  SM37 – Job monitoring (if related to background jobs)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and OSS Notes may provide additional details if the error occurs in a specific module or scenario.
  For example, in SAP Workflow, parallel processing is used to trigger multiple tasks simultaneously, and authorization is strictly controlled.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization for parallel processing (S_WG_PARA)
  
  
  Solution
  Assign authorization object S_WG_PARA with proper activity in user roles
  
  
  Check
  User roles in SU01, role authorizations in PFCG
  
  
  Test
  Retry the process after authorization update
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help tailor the solution further.