How To Fix WZ708 - YOu do not have authorization to display the process flow information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 708

• Message text: YOu do not have authorization to display the process flow information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ708 - YOu do not have authorization to display the process flow information ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ708 - You do not have authorization to display the process flow information
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to view the process flow information in SAP. Process flow information is typically protected by specific authorization objects, and if the user’s role or profile lacks these authorizations, the system will prevent access and display this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the authorization object(s) controlling access to process flow information.
  Common authorization objects related to process flow or workflow display include:
  
  S_WF_FLO (Workflow: Display Process Flow)
  S_WF_BPT (Workflow: Business Process Type)
  S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item)
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization objects and values to the user’s role.
  For example, ensure that the user has the S_WF_FLO object with the appropriate activity (usually activity 03 = Display).
  
  
  
  Check User Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned the updated role containing the required authorizations.
  Use transaction SU01 to check user roles.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After updating authorizations, have the user log off and log back in, then try to display the process flow again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Selection Report for Workflow Items
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WF_FLO - Controls display of workflow process flow.
  S_WF_BPT - Controls access to business process types.
  S_WF_WI - Controls access to workflow work items.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional details on specific authorization requirements for workflow and process flow display.
  Check for any system-specific customizations or enhancements that might affect authorization checks.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error message WZ708 indicates insufficient authorization to display process flow information. The fix involves granting the user the appropriate workflow-related authorizations, primarily S_WF_FLO with display rights, via role maintenance in PFCG. After updating roles and authorizations, the user should be able to view the process flow without errors.