How To Fix 12291 - No authorization to maintain batch data

12291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No authorization to maintain batch data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12291 - No authorization to maintain batch data ?

  The SAP error message "12291 No authorization to maintain batch data" typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to batch data does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This error is common in scenarios where users are trying to create, change, or display batch data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the relevant authorization object, which is usually related to batch management.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to maintain batch data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow batch data maintenance.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review