How To Fix WZ113 - Only possible for user 'WF-BATCH'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Only possible for user 'WF-BATCH'

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ113: Only possible for user 'WF-BATCH':
  
  Error Message
  WZ113: Only possible for user 'WF-BATCH'
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a workflow-related operation or transaction is attempted by a user other than the special SAP user WF-BATCH. The user WF-BATCH is a system user specifically designated for workflow background processing in SAP.
  In particular, certain workflow tasks or background jobs are designed to run only under the WF-BATCH user context to ensure proper authorization and system integrity. If you try to execute these tasks or trigger workflow events under a different user, SAP will raise this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When manually triggering workflow background jobs or tasks.
  When running workflow-related reports or programs that require the WF-BATCH user.
  When a workflow agent or process is incorrectly assigned or executed under a non-WF-BATCH user.
  During workflow runtime or event triggering in background mode.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Use the WF-BATCH user for workflow background processing:
  
  Ensure that the workflow background jobs (e.g., event triggering, workflow runtime jobs) are scheduled and executed under the WF-BATCH user.
  Check the job definitions in transaction SM36 or SM37 and verify the user assigned to the job.
  
  
  
  Check and correct user assignment:
  
  If you are manually testing or triggering workflows, switch to the WF-BATCH user or use the appropriate transaction that runs under this user.
  Avoid running workflow background tasks under other users.
  
  
  
  Verify workflow configuration:
  
  In transaction SWU3 (Workflow Customizing), check if the workflow background user is correctly set to WF-BATCH.
  Ensure that the user WF-BATCH exists and is not locked or expired.
  
  
  
  Authorization check:
  
  Make sure the WF-BATCH user has the necessary authorizations to execute workflow tasks.
  If you need to run workflow tasks under a different user for some reason, consult SAP documentation or BASIS team, but generally, this is not recommended.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  WF-BATCH user is a standard SAP system user created during SAP system installation.
  It is used exclusively for workflow background processing.
  This user should not be used for normal login or interactive sessions.
  If the WF-BATCH user is missing or locked, workflows will not run properly in the background.
  You can check the status of the WF-BATCH user in transaction SU01.
  
  
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  Error
  WZ113: Only possible for user 'WF-BATCH'
  
  
  Cause
  Workflow background tasks attempted by a user other than WF-BATCH
  
  
  Solution
  Run workflow background jobs under WF-BATCH user; verify job user assignments and workflow configuration
  
  
  Transaction
  SM36, SM37 (jobs), SU01 (user maintenance), SWU3 (workflow customizing)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or job setup, feel free to provide more details!