How To Fix WZ617 - You do not have authorization to print standard text &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 617

• Message text: You do not have authorization to print standard text &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ617 - You do not have authorization to print standard text & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ617 – "You do not have authorization to print standard text &"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to print or access a standard text in SAP but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. Standard texts are managed in SAP using transaction codes like SO10, and printing or accessing them requires specific authorizations.
  The system checks the user's authorizations against the required authorization objects for standard text printing. If the user does not have the required authorization, the system issues the WZ617 message.
  
  Authorization Objects Involved:
  
  S_TEXT – Authorization object for standard texts.
  
  Fields include:
  
  TDOBJECT (Text object, e.g., ST for standard texts)
  TDID (Text ID)
  TDSORT (Text sort)
  ACTVT (Activity, e.g., 03 for display, 06 for print)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the required authorization for the standard text object.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, use ST01 trace for authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the S_TEXT authorization object with the appropriate values:
  
  TDOBJECT = 'ST' (or the relevant text object)
  ACTVT = '06' (Print) or '03' (Display), depending on the action
  
  
  This is usually done by the security team via roles in PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Confirm that the user’s roles include the necessary authorizations for standard text printing.
  If missing, update the role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Text Object and Text ID:
  
  Sometimes the error can occur if the text object or text ID is incorrect or the user is trying to print a text object they are not authorized for.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Standard texts are often used in forms, print programs, or output management.
  The error message includes the text name (represented by &) to indicate which standard text caused the issue.
  If the user only needs to display the text, ensure they have display authorization (ACTVT = 03).
  If the user needs to print or output the text, ensure print authorization (ACTVT = 06) is granted.
  For troubleshooting, always check the authorization trace (ST01) or SU53 to pinpoint missing authorizations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to print standard text (S_TEXT object)
  
  
  Authorization Object
  S_TEXT (TDOBJECT, TDID, ACTVT)
  
  
  Solution
  Grant appropriate authorization (usually ACTVT = 06 for print) via roles
  
  
  Tools for Troubleshooting
  SU53, ST01 authorization trace, PFCG for role maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you are a user encountering this error, contact your SAP security or BASIS team with the details and SU53 output. If you are an administrator, review and update the user's roles accordingly.