How To Fix WK020 - You do not have authorization for the selected operation

WK020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the selected operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK020 - You do not have authorization for the selected operation ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WK020: "You do not have authorization for the selected operation":
  
  Error Message:
  WK020 - You do not have authorization for the selected operation
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform a workflow-related operation (such as processing a workflow task, changing workflow status, or executing a workflow step) but does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or authorization values needed to execute the workflow operation. This can happen if:
  
  The user is not assigned the correct workflow roles.
  The authorization objects related to workflow processing (e.g., S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_ACT, S_WFAR_TSK) are missing or incomplete.
  The user is trying to perform an operation on a workflow task or container element for which they do not have permission.
  The workflow is configured to check for specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  
  
  Common Authorization Objects Involved:
  
  S_WFAR_OBJ – Workflow