How To Fix WXP019 - Incorrect authorization may exist in the user master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Incorrect authorization may exist in the user master

What causes this issue?

Return code &V2& was logged for authorization object 'M_INFO_MCD' when
authorization for user &V1& was checked.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP019 - Incorrect authorization may exist in the user master ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP019: Incorrect authorization may exist in the user master:
  
  Error Message:
  WXP019 - Incorrect authorization may exist in the user master
  
  Cause:
  This warning message is generated by SAP when the system detects that the user master record contains authorizations that are inconsistent or potentially incorrect. Specifically, it often occurs in the context of Workflow or Business Workplace (SBWP) authorizations.
  Common causes include:
  
  The user has authorizations that do not match the expected roles or profiles required for workflow processing.
  The user master record contains outdated or conflicting authorization objects.
  The user has authorizations that are not aligned with the current system configuration or business process requirements.
  The system detects that the user might have authorizations that could lead to security risks or improper access.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a user tries to execute a workflow-related transaction or action.
  During workflow runtime or when sending workflow tasks.
  When checking user authorizations for workflow or business workplace access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to review the user master record.
  Verify the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the correct workflow-related authorizations, such as:
  
  S_WF_WI* (Workflow: Work Item)
  S_WF_BPM* (Workflow: Business Process Management)
  S_BPR* (Business Workplace authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust or Remove Incorrect Authorizations:
  
  Remove any obsolete or conflicting roles/profiles.
  Assign the correct roles that comply with your organization's workflow authorization concept.
  
  
  
  Use Authorization Trace:
  
  Run ST01 (Authorization Trace) for the user to identify missing or incorrect authorizations during workflow execution.
  Analyze the trace and adjust roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  Verify that the workflow container and tasks are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the user is correctly assigned as a workflow agent.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WXP019 for any known issues or patches.
  Example SAP Note: SAP Note 108011 (related to workflow authorization issues).
  
  
  
  Re-generate User Profiles:
  
  Sometimes, re-generating the user profiles (via SU01 or PFCG) can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  ST01 - System Trace (Authorization Trace)
  SWI1 - Workflow Logs
  SBWP - Business Workplace
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_WI* - Workflow Work Item authorizations
  S_WF_BPM* - Workflow Business Process Management
  S_BPR* - Business Workplace authorizations
  
  
  
  SAP Workflow:
  
  Workflow requires specific authorizations to process tasks, send notifications, and manage work items.
  Incorrect or missing authorizations can cause workflow errors or warnings like WXP019.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User master record contains incorrect or inconsistent workflow-related authorizations.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message WXP019 appears, indicating potential authorization issues in workflow usage.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct user roles and authorizations related to workflow and business workplace.
  
  
  Tools
  SU01, PFCG, ST01, SWI1, SBWP
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific authorization objects or role design, feel free to ask!