How To Fix ATP_BOP_SYS_CONFIG034 - The specified DB user does not have authorization to assign roles.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_BOP_SYS_CONFIG -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The specified DB user does not have authorization to assign roles.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_BOP_SYS_CONFIG034 - The specified DB user does not have authorization to assign roles. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_BOP_SYS_CONFIG034 indicates that the database user you are using does not have the necessary authorization to assign roles in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar SAP modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for system operations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Privileges: The database user lacks the required authorizations to perform role assignments.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user may not be properly configured in the SAP system or may not have the necessary roles assigned to them.
  Role Assignment Issues: There may be issues with the roles themselves, such as them being inactive or not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with a user that has administrative privileges.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile of the database user in question.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include authorization for role assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  You can use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the roles you are trying to assign are correctly defined and active.
  Check for any missing authorizations in the role definitions that might prevent the user from performing the required actions.
  
  
  
  Database User Configuration:
  
  Verify that the database user is correctly configured in the SAP system and is linked to the appropriate SAP user.
  Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to user authorizations and role management for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to user authorizations and role assignments.
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including profiles, roles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ATP_BOP_SYS_CONFIG034 error and ensure that the database user has the necessary authorizations to assign roles.