How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL120 - You are not authorized to perform this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL120 - You are not authorized to perform this operation ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL120 – You are not authorized to perform this operation
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain operation in SAP does not have the necessary authorization or permissions. Specifically, the user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to execute the requested action.
  This can happen in various SAP modules or transactions where authorization checks are enforced, such as workflow operations, change requests, or data modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Authorization:
  
  Check the detailed authorization check logs (using transaction SU53) immediately after the error occurs. SU53 shows the last failed authorization check for the user.
  Alternatively, use transaction ST01 (System Trace) to trace authorization checks and find which authorization object and field values are missing.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Required Authorization Object:
  
  From SU53 or ST01, note the authorization object(s) and field values that are missing.
  Determine which role or profile should contain these authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign or Adjust Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP Security team to assign the necessary roles or profiles to the user.
  If the user already has roles, check if the roles contain the required authorization objects with the correct field values.
  If not, update the roles accordingly and transport the changes if needed.
  
  
  
  Test the Operation:
  
  After role assignment or adjustment, have the user retry the operation to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  Sometimes, the authorization issue may be related to organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) or specific object instances.
  Ensure that the user has authorization for the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  
  
  Transaction ST01: Trace authorization checks.
  
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance transaction to assign or modify roles.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the operation, common authorization objects might include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction codes)
  S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow authorization)
  Module-specific objects like M_MATE_WRK (Material master), F_BKPF_BUK (Accounting document), etc.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL120 for module-specific guidance.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL120 means the user is not authorized to perform the requested operation. The solution involves identifying the missing authorization via SU53 or ST01, then assigning or correcting the user's roles and authorizations accordingly. Coordination with the SAP Security team is usually required.