How To Fix APJ_RT031 - User &1 is not authorized to cancel the job.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APJ_RT - Application job runtime messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to cancel the job.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APJ_RT031 - User &1 is not authorized to cancel the job. ?

  The SAP error message APJ_RT031 indicates that a user is attempting to cancel a job but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and proper access control.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to cancel jobs. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  Job Ownership: The job may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to cancel jobs that are not owned by them.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that restrict job cancellation to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the authorization to cancel jobs. The relevant authorization object is typically S_BTCH_ADM (Batch Administration).
  
  
  
  Job Ownership:
  
  If the job is owned by another user, the current user may need to request the job owner to cancel the job or have the necessary permissions granted to cancel jobs owned by others.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding job management and user authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as S_BTCH_ADM for batch job administration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To view job logs and statuses.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and roles.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the correct roles assigned based on their job functions and responsibilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APJ_RT031 error and enable the user to cancel jobs as needed.