How To Fix WO601 - You do not have authorization for the selected function

WO601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 601

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

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WARNING! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
! This message can only be used for missing authorizations !
! for authorization object S_WF_WI. !
! !
! Contents of message variables: see long text below !
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

You do not have the
<DS:GLOS.3526B17CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>authorization</> required to
execute this function.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If the missing authorization is required for your work, please contact
the system administration personnel responsible for assigning
authorizations within your company to have your user master data
extended to include the required authorization.
You should inform the system administration personnel that the
following authorization is missing:
Authorization object: S_WF_WI
Work item type: &V2&
Task class: &V3&
Activity: &V4&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO601 - You do not have authorization for the selected function ?

  The SAP error message WO601 ("You do not have authorization for the selected function") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules, including but not limited to SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and others.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the required authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or profiles.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to specific organizational levels (e.g., company codes, plants) that are required for the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure