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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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
  
  The message will show the process ID in place of &1. Note this process ID.
  
  
  Check the user's authorizations
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  Grant the required authorization
  
  The key authorization object is:
  
  S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item)
  
  The relevant fields in S_WF_WI are:
  
  ACTVT (Activity): Should include activity 02 (Change) or 06 (Delete) to allow cancellation.
  WI_ID (Work Item ID): Usually left blank or set to * for all work items.
  WI_TYPE (Work Item Type): Usually * for all types.
  WI_CAT (Work Item Category): Usually *.
  WI_STAT (Work Item Status): Usually *.
  WI_OBJ (Workflow Object): Usually *.
  WI_PROCID (Workflow Process ID): Should include the specific process ID or * for all.
  
  
  
  Update the user's role
  
  Add or adjust the role(s) assigned to the user to include the necessary S_WF_WI authorization with the appropriate values.
  
  
  Test the cancellation again
  
  After updating the authorization, the user should be able to cancel the work item without receiving the WI151 error.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction to check workflow authorizations:  
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection  
  SWI2_FREQ - Frequent Tasks  
  SWI6 - Work Item Administration
  
  
  
  Authorization object details:  
  
  You can check the authorization object S_WF_WI in transaction SU21 or via the role maintenance transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:  
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address authorization issues related to workflow cancellation. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WI151.
  
  
  
  Workflow cancellation alternatives:  
  
  If the user cannot be granted authorization, a workflow administrator or user with higher privileges can cancel the work item.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WI151 - Not authorized to cancel work items for process &1
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization (S_WF_WI) to cancel work items for the workflow process
  
  
  Solution
  Grant user authorization S_WF_WI with activity 02 or 06 for the relevant process ID
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 after error, adjust roles in PFCG
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact role changes or authorization object values, please provide the workflow process ID and user details.