How To Fix WZ707 - You do not have authorization to start the workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 707

• Message text: You do not have authorization to start the workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ707 - You do not have authorization to start the workflow ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ707 - You do not have authorization to start the workflow
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to start a workflow but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. In SAP, starting workflows is controlled by specific authorizations, and if the user does not have the required authorization objects or roles assigned, the system prevents the workflow from being initiated and throws the WZ707 error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Workflows in SAP are controlled by authorization objects such as S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item) and S_WF_BPT (Workflow: Business Partner).
  To start a workflow, the user must have the appropriate authorization to execute the workflow template or the workflow start event.
  The error indicates that the user is missing these authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorization objects related to workflows, especially:
  
  S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item)
  S_WF_BPT (Workflow: Business Partner)
  S_WF_WI_START (Workflow: Start Workflow)
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Assign the appropriate roles that include the authorization to start workflows.
  Common roles that allow starting workflows include roles with workflow starter privileges or custom roles created for workflow initiation.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Template Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the workflow template itself has restrictions on who can start it.
  Use transaction SWETYPV to check the start event and the associated authorization group.
  Ensure the user has authorization for the workflow start event.
  
  
  
  Use SU53 to Analyze Authorization Check Failures:
  
  Have the user reproduce the error and immediately run transaction SU53.
  This will show the last failed authorization check and help identify the missing authorization object.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Start Event Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the workflow start event might be restricted to certain users or organizational units.
  Review the workflow start event configuration in SWETYPV or the workflow builder SWDD.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53 – Display authorization check failures
  SU01 – User maintenance
  PFCG – Role maintenance
  SWETYPV – Maintain event linkage for workflow start events
  SWDD – Workflow Builder
  SWI1 – Workflow log
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_WI – Workflow: Work Item
  S_WF_BPT – Workflow: Business Partner
  S_WF_WI_START – Workflow: Start Workflow
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to workflow authorization issues.
  Check OSS Notes for specific fixes or patches if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WZ707 error is an authorization issue preventing a user from starting a workflow. The solution involves verifying and assigning the correct workflow-related authorizations and roles to the user, checking the workflow start event configuration, and using SU53 to pinpoint missing authorizations.