How To Fix WU558 - Confirmation not permitted for user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Confirmation not permitted for user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU558 - Confirmation not permitted for user ?

  The SAP error message WU558 ("Confirmation not permitted for user") typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or similar processes where user permissions are restricted. This error indicates that the user attempting to perform the confirmation does not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  
  User Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to confirm the production order or related activities.
  User Status: The user may be in a status that does not allow confirmations (e.g., inactive or locked).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict confirmations based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for confirmation activities.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked in the system. This can be checked in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to production order confirmations. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OPK8 for production order types).
  Consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that the configuration aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  OPK8: Production Order Types Configuration
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the specific transactions they are trying to execute.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to user roles or configurations, test the confirmation process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WU558 error in SAP.