How To Fix WPS01122 - Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPS01 - Revision Planning - Task List Hierarchy

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: No authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPS01122 - Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: No authorization ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPS01122 Superordinate task list key &1 / ext. ID &2: No authorization
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to access or process a superordinate task list (a higher-level task list that may contain subordinate task lists) but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. The system checks the user's authorizations against the task list key and external ID, and if the user lacks the required permissions, this error is triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Superordinate task list: In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP), task lists can be hierarchical. A superordinate task list is a parent task list that can include other task lists as components.
  Authorization check: SAP enforces strict authorization checks on task lists to ensure only authorized personnel can view or modify them.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 in the message represent the task list key and external ID respectively, which identify the specific superordinate task list involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the task list in question.
  The relevant authorization object is typically I_TASK (Task List) or I_AUFPL (Task List Authorization).
  Ensure the user has the necessary activity (e.g., display, change) and object values (task list group, group counter, etc.) assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check and modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Add or adjust the authorization objects related to task lists, ensuring the user can access the superordinate task list key and external ID.
  
  
  
  Check Task List Group and Group Counter:
  
  Sometimes, authorizations are restricted by task list group or group counter.
  Confirm that the user’s roles cover the group and group counter of the superordinate task list.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, coordinate with your SAP security or BASIS team to update the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating authorizations, test the transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IA05 / IA06 / IA07 - Task list maintenance transactions.
  PFCG - Role maintenance.
  SU53 - Display last authorization check failure (useful for troubleshooting).
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  I_TASK - Task list authorization.
  I_AUFPL - Authorization for task list group and group counter.
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and OSS Notes may provide additional guidance if the problem persists.
  Use SU53 immediately after the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help tailor the solution further.