How To Fix WZ012 - Form cannot be approved (no authorization)

WZ012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Form cannot be approved (no authorization)

What causes this issue?

The vacation request could not be approved because the current u &V1&
does not have the necessary authorization to approve the vacation
request.

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

The following authorization object was checked:
Authorization object: &V2&
Cost center: &V3&
Activity: &V4&

System Response

The processing of the work item was terminated with an error and the
status of the work item is set to 'ERROR'.

How to fix this error?

Grant the user &V1& the relevant authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

After you have granted the user the authorization, you can restart the
workflow using the Workflow Administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WZ012 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WZ012 - Form cannot be approved (no authorization)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to approve a form (such as a workflow form, purchase requisition, or any approval-related document) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform the approval action. The system checks the user's authorizations against the required authorization objects for the approval process, and if the user lacks the required permissions, the error message WZ012 is triggered.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Approval of workflow tasks where the user is not assigned the correct role or authorization.
  Approval of purchase requisitions, invoices, or other documents requiring specific approval rights.
  Missing or incorrect assignment of authorization objects related to approval processes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who is trying to approve the form.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace using ST01 to trace the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Objects:
  
  Common authorization objects related to