How To Fix WPLG044 - You are not authorized to enter the Layout Workbench by assortment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPLG - Interfaces for Space Management

• Message number: 044

• Message text: You are not authorized to enter the Layout Workbench by assortment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPLG044 - You are not authorized to enter the Layout Workbench by assortment ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPLG044 - You are not authorized to enter the Layout Workbench by assortment
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to access the Layout Workbench for a specific assortment. The Layout Workbench is a tool used in SAP Retail (especially in merchandising and space management) to design and manage store layouts, planograms, or assortments. Access to this tool is controlled by specific authorizations, and if the user lacks these, the system prevents entry and raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The Layout Workbench is typically protected by authorization objects related to Retail Merchandising or Space Management.
  The authorization check usually involves the authorization object WPLG (Layout Workbench).
  The user’s role or profile does not include the required activity or object values to allow access to the Layout Workbench for the given assortment or assortment group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who encounters the error.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace using transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to pinpoint the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object is usually WPLG.
  This object controls access to the Layout Workbench and includes fields such as:
  
  ACTVT (Activity): e.g., 03 (Display), 02 (Change), 01 (Create), etc.
  ASSORTMENT or related fields controlling which assortments or layout groups the user can access.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update User Roles/Profiles:
  
  Add or adjust the user’s role to include the necessary authorizations for the Layout Workbench.
  Ensure the user has the required activity (e.g., display or change) for the relevant assortment or assortment group.
  Roles are maintained in PFCG transaction.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log off and log back in.
  Test access to the Layout Workbench again to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WPLG – Layout Workbench main transaction.
  SU53 – Display last authorization check failure.
  ST01 – Authorization trace.
  PFCG – Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  WPLG – Layout Workbench authorization object.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Retail Merchandising (IS-Retail)
  Space Management
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for Layout Workbench authorization setup.
  Review SAP Notes related to Layout Workbench authorization issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WPLG044 is caused by missing authorization to access the Layout Workbench for a specific assortment. The solution is to identify the missing authorization using SU53 or ST01, then update the user’s roles to include the necessary permissions for the Layout Workbench (authorization object WPLG). After role adjustment, the user should be able to enter the Layout Workbench without error.