How To Fix WXP463 - You do not have authorization for scenario &1 or hierarchy version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 463

• Message text: You do not have authorization for scenario &1 or hierarchy version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP463 - You do not have authorization for scenario &1 or hierarchy version &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP463:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXP463
  Text: You do not have authorization for scenario &1 or hierarchy version &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to access or execute a Web Dynpro application or a scenario related to SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM), but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specified scenario or hierarchy version.
  
  Scenario &1 refers to the specific workflow or BPM scenario the user is trying to access.
  Hierarchy version &2 refers to the version of the workflow or process hierarchy.
  
  The authorization check fails because the user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access or manage the scenario or hierarchy version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations:
  
  
  Identify the scenario and hierarchy version:
  
  Check the exact scenario name (&1) and hierarchy version (&2) from the error message or logs.
  
  
  
  Check the authorization objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects typically involved are:
  
  S_WF_HIER (Workflow Hierarchy)
  S_WF_SCEN (Workflow Scenario)
  
  
  These objects control access to workflow scenarios and hierarchy versions.
  
  
  
  Assign the required authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to assign or create roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Add the authorization objects S_WF_HIER and S_WF_SCEN with the appropriate values for the scenario and hierarchy version.
  Assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify user authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Use transaction SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Transport roles if necessary:
  
  If the roles are created or changed in a development system, transport them to the production system.
  
  
  
  Test the access:
  
  After assigning the correct authorizations, have the user retry the operation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  SU53 – Display authorization check failure
  SUIM – User information system
  SWI1 – Workflow log
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to check scenario details)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_HIER – Workflow Hierarchy: Controls access to workflow hierarchy versions.
  S_WF_SCEN – Workflow Scenario: Controls access to workflow scenarios.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional guidance on workflow authorization.
  Check for any OSS notes related to WXP463 for specific patches or updates.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WXP463 indicates missing authorization for a workflow or BPM scenario and hierarchy version. The fix involves assigning the correct authorizations (S_WF_HIER and S_WF_SCEN) to the user via roles in PFCG.
  
  If you need help with the exact authorization values or role setup, please provide the scenario and hierarchy version details, and I can assist further!