How To Fix WXP691 - User &4 has no authorization to run interface &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 691

• Message text: User &4 has no authorization to run interface &3

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The transaction could not be run.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator for authorization to use interface
&V3& for planning scenario/planning step &V1&/&V2&. The relevant
authorization object is <SE><ZH>W_WXP_INT </></><SE> </>(activity
<ZH>Execute</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP691 - User &4 has no authorization to run interface &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP691 User &4 has no authorization to run interface &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to execute or run a Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or an interface in SAP for which they do not have the required authorization. The system checks the user's authorizations before allowing access to certain interfaces or function modules, and if the user lacks the necessary permissions, this error is raised.
  
  &4 = User ID who tried to run the interface  
  &3 = Name of the interface or BAPI the user tried to execute
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP enforces strict authorization checks to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can execute certain interfaces or BAPIs. This is controlled via authorization objects and roles assigned to the user. If the user does not have the required authorization object values assigned, the system prevents execution and throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Interface/BAPI:
  
  Check the interface name (&3) mentioned in the error message to understand which interface the user tried to run.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:  
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user (&4) roles and authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the missing authorization check.
  Alternatively, use ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace the authorization checks and identify which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:  
  
  Identify the authorization object(s) related to the interface.
  Update the user's roles to include the necessary authorization objects and values.
  Common authorization objects related to BAPI/interface execution include S_RFC, S_BAPI, or custom authorization objects depending on the interface.
  
  
  
  Test the Access:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user try to run the interface again to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If roles are changed in a development or quality system, ensure the changes are transported to production following your organization's transport procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects:  
  
  S_RFC: Authorization to call remote-enabled function modules (BAPIs are often remote-enabled).
  S_BAPI: Authorization to execute BAPIs.
  Custom authorization objects may be used depending on the interface.
  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  SU01: User maintenance  
  PFCG: Role maintenance  
  SU53: Display last authorization check failure  
  ST01: System trace for authorizations
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to the specific interface or BAPI for any special authorization requirements.
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community Network (SCN) can provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXP691 indicates a missing authorization for the user to run a specific interface or BAPI. The solution involves identifying the missing authorization and updating the user's roles accordingly.
  
  If you provide the exact interface name (&3) or user ID (&4), I can help you identify the specific authorization objects or roles needed.