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3499902 - Authorization error when trying to copy or create new workflow for supplier invoices

Symptom

Below errors occur when trying to create or copy workflow for supplier invoices (for example scenario 'Workflow for Parked Invoice as Complete'):

  • SWF_FLEX_DEF/028 Not authorized for operation 'Change' using the scenario 'Workflow for Parked Invoice as Complete'
  • SWF_FLEX_DEF/028 Not authorized for operation 'Add or Create' using the scenario 'Workflow for Parked Invoice as Complete'

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

Create/copy new workflow in app Manage Workflows for Supplier Invoices.

Cause

  1. Missing catalog
  2. The restriction for Write Access is maintained as "No Access" under relevant business role.

Resolution

  1. Add the business catalog 'SAP_MM_BC_WRKFLW_CONFIG_PC' to the business role assigned to the user.
  2. Grant write access for the business role in order to have update authorization.

Keywords

SWF_FLEX_DEF/028, add, create, copy, Manage Workflows for Supplier Invoices, SAP_MM_BC_WRKFLW_CONFIG_PC, write access , KBA , MM-FIO-IV , Fiori UI for Invoice Verification , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions