How To Fix WXP687 - User &4 does not have authorization to change interface &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 687

• Message text: User &4 does not have authorization to change interface &3

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain interface &V3&. You do not, however, have
authorization to do this.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator for authorization to maintain
interface &V3& for planning scenario/planning step &V1&/&V2&. The
relevant authorization object is <ZH>W_WXP_INT</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP687 - User &4 does not have authorization to change interface &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP687 User &4 does not have authorization to change interface &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to change or modify an interface (such as a Web Dynpro or BSP interface) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. The system checks the user's authorizations against the required authorization objects for changing interfaces, and if the user lacks the required permissions, this error is raised.
  
  &4 = User ID who attempted the change  
  &3 = Name of the interface the user tried to change
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  A developer or user tries to modify a Web Dynpro component, BSP application, or any other interface-related object.
  The user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned.
  The system blocks the change and issues this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Identify the missing authorization objects related to interface changes.
  
  
  
  Relevant Authorization Objects:
  
  For Web Dynpro components, the authorization object S_WDY_IW (Web Dynpro Interface) is often relevant.
  For BSP applications, authorization object S_BSP_WD might be involved.
  Also check S_DEVELOP (Development objects) and S_CTS_ADMI (Change and Transport System administration) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Assign roles that include the necessary authorization objects with the appropriate activity (usually activity 02 = Change).
  Example: Role that allows changing Web Dynpro components or BSP applications.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer and CTS:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to change objects in the relevant transport layer if changes are to be transported.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating authorizations, have the user retry the change.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is a standard authorization check to protect development and interface objects from unauthorized changes.
  Always follow your organization's security and authorization policies when granting access.
  If you are unsure which authorization objects are missing, you can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the failed authorization check.
  Sometimes, the error can also occur if the interface is locked or checked out by another user.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to change the interface object.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign appropriate roles/authorizations (e.g., S_WDY_IW, S_BSP_WD) with change rights.
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  Notes
  Follow security policies; ensure transport layer permissions if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact authorization objects or roles, please provide the interface type (Web Dynpro, BSP, etc.) and SAP system version.