How To Fix WXP318 - You do not have the authorization for activity &4 with layout &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You do not have the authorization for activity &4 with layout &3

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to display/change/create or delete
planning layout &V3& for planning scenario &V1& and planning step &V2&.

System Response

The action requested is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

You wish to perform activity &V4&. The following activities are
possible:
01: Create
02: Change
03: Display
06: Delete
Contact system administration to obtain the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

Authorizations to display/change/create or delete a planning layout can
be controlled using authorization object W_WXP_LAY.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP318 - You do not have the authorization for activity &4 with layout &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP318:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXP318
  Message Text:
  
  You do not have the authorization for activity &4 with layout &3.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform an activity (such as display, change, create, delete) on a Web Dynpro application or Web Dynpro component layout, but the user does not have the required authorization for that specific activity and layout.
  
  The placeholders &4 and &3 represent:
  
  &4: The activity (e.g., display, change, create, delete)
  &3: The layout or component name
  
  
  
  In SAP Web Dynpro applications, authorizations are controlled via authorization objects that restrict access to certain activities on specific components or layouts. If the user’s assigned roles do not include the necessary authorization for the requested activity on the specified layout, this error is raised.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who encountered the error.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object is usually S_WDY_ACTVT (Web Dynpro Activity).
  This object controls activities on Web Dynpro components/layouts.
  Fields include:
  
  ACTVT (Activity: 01=Create, 02=Change, 03=Display, 06=Delete, etc.)
  COMPONENT (Web Dynpro component or layout name)
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles/Authorizations:
  
  In transaction PFCG, edit the role(s) assigned to the user.
  Add or adjust the authorization for object S_WDY_ACTVT to include the required activity (&4) for the component/layout (&3).
  For example, if the user needs to display (03) the layout Z_MY_LAYOUT, ensure the role includes:
  
  COMPONENT = Z_MY_LAYOUT
  ACTVT = 03
  
  
  
  
  
  Generate and Assign the Role:
  
  After adjusting the role, generate the profile.
  Assign the updated role to the user.
  Have the user log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Access:
  
  The user should now be able to perform the activity without receiving the WXP318 error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction to check authorizations:  
  
  SU53 (Authorization Check Analysis) — Run immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Web Dynpro Authorization Concept:  
  
  Web Dynpro applications use authorization objects to restrict access to components and their activities.
  Activities are typically coded as numbers (e.g., 01 = Create, 02 = Change, 03 = Display, 06 = Delete).
  
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  Developers or users trying to test or run Web Dynpro applications without proper roles.
  Missing or incomplete role assignments after transport or system copy.
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro authorization issues if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP318: No authorization for activity &4 with layout &3
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization for the requested activity on the specified Web Dynpro layout/component
  
  
  Solution
  Assign proper authorization (S_WDY_ACTVT) for the activity and layout in user roles
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 to analyze failed authorization checks
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact activity code or component name, or assistance with role maintenance, feel free to ask!