How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS693 - General error for authority check object WGDS_MAPRO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 693

• Message text: General error for authority check object WGDS_MAPRO

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  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS693 - General error for authority check object WGDS_MAPRO
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during an authorization check in the SAP system related to the Workforce Group Data Synchronization (WGDS) process. Specifically, the system is trying to verify if the user has the necessary authorization for the authorization object WGDS_MAPRO.
  
  WGDS_MAPRO is an authorization object used in the context of Workforce Group Data Synchronization or related processes.
  The error indicates that the user executing the process does not have the required authorization for this object.
  It can also occur if the authorization object is missing or incorrectly maintained in the user's role/profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the last failed authorization check.
  This will show that the user lacks authorization for WGDS_MAPRO.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object WGDS_MAPRO:
  
  Use transaction SU21 to display the authorization object WGDS_MAPRO.
  Understand the fields and values required for this object.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  Add the required authorization for WGDS_MAPRO to the user's role(s) via transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the authorization fields within WGDS_MAPRO are correctly maintained according to the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Process Again:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user retry the process to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  If Authorization Object is Missing:
  
  In rare cases, the authorization object might not be assigned or maintained properly in the system.
  Consult your SAP Basis or Security team to verify the system configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object WGDS_MAPRO
  
  This object typically controls access to specific Workforce Group Data Synchronization processes or transactions.
  
  
  Transactions to Use:
  
  SU53 – Display last authorization check failure.
  PFCG – Role maintenance.
  SU21 – Authorization object display.
  SU01 – User maintenance (to check assigned roles).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes related to WGDS authorization issues.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Workforce Group Data Synchronization and related security settings.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_PROCESS693 is caused by missing or insufficient authorization for the object WGDS_MAPRO. The solution is to analyze the failed authorization check (using SU53), then update the user's roles to include the necessary permissions for WGDS_MAPRO, and finally test the process again.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction or process you are running when the error occurs, and the user roles involved.