How To Fix WXP688 - No authorization to change the interface for planning step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 688

• Message text: No authorization to change the interface for planning step &2

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain the interfaces for planning step &V2&. You do not,
however, have authorization to do this.
SYSTEM_RESPONSE<(>&<)>
Processing was cancelled.
WHAT_TO_DO<(>&<)>
Contact your system administrator for authorization to maintain
interfaces for planning scenarion/planning step &V1&/&V2&. The relevant
authorization object is <ZH>W_WXP_INT</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP688 - No authorization to change the interface for planning step &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP688 No authorization to change the interface for planning step &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to change or modify the interface settings for a specific planning step in SAP Workflow or Business Process Management, but the user does not have the required authorization to perform this action.
  
  The planning step is a part of a workflow or planning process.
  The system checks authorizations before allowing changes to the interface of the planning step.
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization object or the required activity within that object, the system raises this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations:
  
  
  Identify the Planning Step:
  
  The message contains &2 which will be replaced by the actual planning step name or ID.
  Note down this planning step for reference.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object is usually S_WF_BSP (Workflow: Business Server Pages) or S_WF_STEP (Workflow: Step).
  Sometimes, S_WF_BSP controls access to interfaces and BSP components related to workflows.
  S_WF_STEP controls access to workflow steps.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization objects.
  For example, add S_WF_BSP with the appropriate activity (e.g., activity 02 = Change).
  Also, check if S_WF_STEP needs to be added with the correct activity.
  
  
  
  Assign Role to User:
  
  After updating the role, assign it to the user who needs to perform the change.
  
  
  
  Test the Change:
  
  Have the user try to change the interface again.
  If the error persists, verify the authorization trace using transaction ST01 or SU53 immediately after the error occurs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG – Role maintenance to assign authorizations.
  SU53 – Display authorization check failure.
  ST01 – System trace for authorizations.
  SWI1 – Workflow log.
  SWDD – Workflow Builder (to view/change workflow steps).
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_BSP – Workflow: Business Server Pages (interface changes).
  S_WF_STEP – Workflow: Step (change workflow steps).
  Possibly S_WF_WI – Workflow: Work Item (if related to work item processing).
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always follow your organization's security policies when granting authorizations.
  Avoid giving broad authorizations; restrict to only necessary activities and objects.
  If unsure, consult your SAP Security or Basis team.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact planning step or context (e.g., workflow name), I can help you identify the precise authorization needed.