How To Fix 2B021 - Authorization for &1 to test job status missing

2B021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Authorization for &1 to test job status missing

What causes this issue?

User &V1& does not have the authorization to test the status of the job
&V2& (with implicit correction of the status).

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Ask the administrator to give you the right administration.
Repeat the command.

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 2B021 - Authorization for &1 to test job status missing ?

  The SAP error message 2B021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to test the job status for a specific job. This typically occurs in the context of background job management in SAP, where certain authorizations are required to view or manage job statuses.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to test the job status. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to access job status information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for job management include:
  S_BTCH_ADM: This object controls access to background job administration.
  S_BTCH_JOB: This object controls access to background job information.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has