How To Fix 00528 - You are not authorized to display the selected jobs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the selected jobs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00528 - You are not authorized to display the selected jobs ?

  The SAP error message "00528 You are not authorized to display the selected jobs" indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the job information in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to view job details. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or authorizations related to job monitoring.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain job-related data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects. For job monitoring, the relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM (Batch Job Administration)
  S_BTCH_JOB (Batch Job Management)
  S_BTCH_JOB with the appropriate activity codes.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization concepts and role management for more detailed guidance on setting up user permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 00528.