How To Fix WXP749 - Unexpected return code &1 in FB 'AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE' (Tcode = &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Unexpected return code &1 in FB 'AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE' (Tcode = &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP749 - Unexpected return code &1 in FB 'AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE' (Tcode = &2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP749 Unexpected return code &1 in FB 'AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE' (Tcode = &2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during an authority check for a transaction code (Tcode) within a Web Dynpro or ABAP program. The system calls the function module or method AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE to verify if the user has the necessary authorization to execute the specified transaction code.
  
  The message indicates that the return code from the authority check was unexpected or not handled properly.
  The parameter &1 is the unexpected return code.
  The parameter &2 is the transaction code for which the authority check was performed.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization for the transaction code.
  The authority check function/module returned a code that the program did not anticipate.
  Custom or standard code is not handling all possible return codes from the authority check.
  There might be a mismatch or inconsistency in the authorization objects or roles assigned.
  
  
  Explanation of Return Codes (typical for AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE):
  
  0 = Authorization check passed (user is authorized)
  4 = Authorization check failed (user is not authorized)
  Other return codes may indicate errors or unexpected situations.
  
  If the return code is neither 0 nor 4, the program might not be designed to handle it, causing this warning.
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the required authorization objects and roles assigned for the transaction code &2.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to see the missing authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to check and assign roles.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Return Code:
  
  Identify what the unexpected return code &1 is.
  If it is a known code (e.g., 0 or 4), check why the program treats it as unexpected.
  If it is an unknown code, investigate why the authority check function/module returns it.
  
  
  
  Check the Program / Web Dynpro Component:
  
  Review the code where AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE is called.
  Ensure that all possible return codes are handled properly.
  If necessary, enhance the code to handle additional return codes or to provide a more meaningful error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WXP749 or authority check issues.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Debug the program or Web Dynpro component to see the exact return code and the flow.
  Check the authorization check logic and the user context.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 - Display authorization check analysis for the current user.
  PFCG - Role maintenance.
  SE80 or SE38 - To check the program or Web Dynpro component source code.
  
  
  
  Function Module / Method:
  
  AUTHORITY_CHECK_TCODE is used to check if the user has authorization for a transaction code.
  
  
  
  SAP Help / Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for authorization concepts.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for specific issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Unexpected return code from authority check for transaction code; user may lack auth.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message WXP749 displayed; possible authorization issue or unhandled return code.
  
  
  Solution
  Check user authorizations, analyze return code, fix program logic, apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Tools
  SU53, PFCG, SE80/SE38, Debugger
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual return code &1 and transaction code &2, I can help you analyze the specific case further.