How To Fix 2B020 - Authorization for &1 to change jobs missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Authorization for &1 to change jobs missing

What causes this issue?

User &V1& has no authorization to change job &V2&.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Ask the administrator to give you administration authorization for
background jobs.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B020 - Authorization for &1 to change jobs missing ?

  The SAP error message 2B020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change jobs in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to job management (such as modifying or deleting a job) without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user is missing the necessary authorization object that allows them to change jobs. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the required authorization object for job management.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes job change permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Look for the authorization object related to job management, typically S_BTCH_JOB or similar.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization objects to the role.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the new permissions take effect.
  Test the job change action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to job management include:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorizations for batch job management.
  S_USER_AUTH: General user authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the 2B020 error message.