How To Fix WI151 - Not authorized to cancel work items for process &1

WI151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Not authorized to cancel work items for process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WI151 - Not authorized to cancel work items for process &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WI151 - Not authorized to cancel work items for process &1:
  
  Error Message
  WI151: Not authorized to cancel work items for process &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user attempts to cancel or delete a workflow work item but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action for the specified workflow process.
  In SAP Workflow, authorization checks are performed to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can cancel work items. The authorization object typically involved is S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item), which controls access to workflow tasks and work items.
  The user lacks the required authorization to cancel work items for the workflow process identified by &1 (the process ID).
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations to cancel work items for the relevant workflow process.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Identify the workflow process ID
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