How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL111 - You are only authorized to display; but a test run is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 111

• Message text: You are only authorized to display; but a test run is possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL111 - You are only authorized to display; but a test run is possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL111:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_CHAR_VAL111
  Text: You are only authorized to display; but a test run is possible.
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Report Execution where the user has display-only authorization for a particular object or transaction. The system is informing the user that:
  
  They do not have authorization to execute or change the object/process.
  However, they are allowed to perform a test run (which usually means running the process in a non-committal or simulation mode).
  
  In other words, the user’s authorization profile restricts them to display mode only, but the system permits a test run to check the process without making actual changes.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a user tries to execute a workflow or report but only has display rights.
  When running a program or transaction in test mode (simulation) without full execution rights.
  In workflow scenarios, when a user tries to trigger or restart a workflow step but only has display authorization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Specifically, check the authorization objects related to the workflow or report in question.
  For example, authorization objects like S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow: Authorization for Objects), S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), or specific report execution authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs to execute the workflow or report fully (not just display or test run), update their roles to include the necessary execute/change authorizations.
  If the user should only have display rights, inform them that only test runs are possible and no actual execution.
  
  
  
  Use Test Run Mode Appropriately:
  
  If the user only needs to simulate or test the process, they can continue using the test run mode.
  Ensure the user understands the difference between test run and actual execution.
  
  
  
  Consult Workflow or Report Owner:
  
  Sometimes, the authorization setup is intentional for security reasons.
  Confirm with the workflow or report owner whether the user should have execute rights.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 – Check authorization failures after the error occurs.
  SU01 – User maintenance.
  PFCG – Role maintenance.
  SWI1 / SWI2_FREQ – Workflow monitoring.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WFAR_OBJ – Workflow: Authorization for Objects.
  S_TCODE – Transaction code authorization.
  S_PROGRAM – Program execution authorization.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow authorization issues if the problem persists.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might describe similar authorization restrictions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: User has display-only authorization; full execution is not permitted.
  Effect: User can only perform test runs, not actual execution.
  Solution: Adjust user authorizations if full execution is required; otherwise, use test run mode.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, workflow, report), I can help you with more specific authorization objects or steps.