How To Fix 5M447 - Job could not be released as user does not have authorization for this

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 447

• Message text: Job could not be released as user does not have authorization for this

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M447 - Job could not be released as user does not have authorization for this ?

  The SAP error message 5M447 indicates that a job could not be released because the user does not have the necessary authorization. This typically occurs in the context of background job processing in SAP, where specific authorizations are required to manage and release jobs.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user attempting to release the job. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for job management.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow job release actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for job management.
  Look for roles that contain the authorization objects S_BTCH_JOB (for background job management) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the user is assigned the updated role.
  
  
  
  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 assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt to release the job again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for job management, such as:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorizations for background job management.
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorizations related to user management.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user accounts.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 5M447 error message in SAP.