How To Fix WZ715 - You do not have authorization to the read work items of user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 715

• Message text: You do not have authorization to the read work items of user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ715 - You do not have authorization to the read work items of user &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ715:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ715
  Text: You do not have authorization to read work items of user &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to access or read workflow work items that belong to another user, but the current user does not have the necessary authorization to do so. In SAP Workflow, work items are typically restricted to the user they are assigned to, and reading or managing work items of other users requires specific authorizations.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP Workflow uses authorizations to control access to work items.
  The authorization object S_WF_WI (Workflow: Work Item) controls access to workflow work items.
  To read or manage work items of other users, the user must have the appropriate activity and object values in their roles.
  Without these authorizations, the system prevents access and raises the WZ715 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the authorization object S_WF_WI assigned in their roles.
  Specifically, check the ACTVT (Activity) field and the WI_ID (Work Item ID) or WI_TYPE (Work Item Type) fields.
  For reading work items of other users, the user typically needs activity 03 (Display) or 02 (Change) on the relevant work items.
  
  
  
  Assign Proper Authorization:
  
  If the user needs to read work items of other users, assign the authorization object S_WF_WI with the appropriate values.
  For example, to allow reading all work items, the role should include:
  
  S_WF_WI with ACTVT = 03 (Display)
  *WI_TYPE =  (all types)** or specific workflow types
  *WI_ID =  (all work items)** or specific IDs if needed
  
  
  
  
  
  Use SAP Standard Roles or Create Custom Role:
  
  SAP provides standard roles for workflow administrators or users who need to monitor workflows.
  Alternatively, create a custom role with the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Administration Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, users who need to monitor or manage workflows require the S_WF_ADMIN authorization object.
  This object allows broader workflow administration rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After assigning the authorization, test if the user can now read the work items of other users without the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object: S_WF_WI  
  
  Controls access to workflow work items.
  Fields: ACTVT (Activity), WI_ID (Work Item ID), WI_TYPE (Work Item Type), etc.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Display Work Items
  SWIA - Work Item Administration
  PFCG - Role Maintenance (to assign authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow authorization issues if the problem persists.
  Example: SAP Note 123456 (hypothetical) might provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Best Practice:
  
  Limit authorization to only what is necessary for security reasons.
  Avoid giving broad access unless required.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact authorization role setup or further troubleshooting, please provide more details about the user scenario and workflow context.