How To Fix WZ084 - You do not have authorization to display a step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 084

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display a step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ084 - You do not have authorization to display a step ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ084 - You do not have authorization to display a step:
  
  Error Message:
  WZ084 - You do not have authorization to display a step
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to display or access a workflow step in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. Workflow steps in SAP are protected by specific authorizations to ensure that only authorized users can view or process them.
  The authorization check typically involves the following objects:
  
  S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow: Object)
  S_WFAR_STEP (Workflow: Step)
  S_WFAR_ACT (Workflow: Activity)
  
  If the user’s role or profile does not include the required authorization for the particular workflow step or activity, the system will issue this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Specifically, check if the user has the necessary authorizations for the workflow step or activity they are trying to display.
  
  
  
  Identify the Required Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SWU3 (Workflow Customizing) to check workflow authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace using ST01 to trace authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles/Profiles:
  
  Add the required authorization objects and values to the user’s role.
  For example, add the relevant entries in S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_STEP, and S_WFAR_ACT.
  Ensure that the user has at least display authorization for the workflow step.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made in a development or test system, transport the updated roles to production.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  After updating authorizations, test again to confirm the user can display the workflow step without error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to view workflow steps)
  SWU3 - Workflow Authorization Check
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (after error)
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  ST01 - System Trace (Authorization trace)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow authorization issues for your SAP version.
  Example: SAP Note 102785 - "Authorization checks in SAP Business Workflow"
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow Authorization
  SAP Workflow Administration Guide
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to display a workflow step.
  
  
  Solution
  Grant the user the required workflow authorizations (S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_STEP, S_WFAR_ACT).
  
  
  Tools
  SU53, SWU3, PFCG, SU01, ST01
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact authorization missing, running SU53 immediately after the error is the best first step. This will show the failed authorization check and help you adjust the roles accordingly.
  
  Let me know if you need assistance with specific steps or authorization objects!