How To Fix XSS_CAT_BLP020 - Workflow task for profile &1 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_CAT_BLP - Messages of ESS-CATS Business Layer

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Workflow task for profile &1 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_CAT_BLP020 - Workflow task for profile &1 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message XSS_CAT_BLP020 indicates that a workflow task for a specific profile is not permitted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Process Management (BPM) when a user attempts to execute a task that they do not have the necessary authorizations for.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the workflow task associated with the specified profile.
  Profile Configuration: The profile may not be correctly configured to allow the execution of the workflow task.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the workflow task.
  Task Definition: The workflow task may be defined in such a way that it restricts access based on certain conditions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the workflow task. This may involve checking the relevant authorization objects and ensuring they are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the profile associated with the workflow task. Ensure that it is set up correctly to allow the intended users to execute the task.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for the workflow task. You can check this using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Task Definition:
  
  If the task definition has specific conditions that restrict access, consider modifying these conditions to allow the intended users to execute the task.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to workflow tasks and authorization management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2_FREQ: Work Item Selection by Frequency
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to workflows include S_WFAR_OBJ, S_WFAR_ACT, and S_WFAR_TSK.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.