How To Fix BD070 - No authorization to start transfers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BD - cross-application: data transfer

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No authorization to start transfers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD070 - No authorization to start transfers ?

  The SAP error message BD070, which states "No authorization to start transfers," typically occurs in the context of SAP's ALE (Application Link Enabling) and IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that the user attempting to initiate a transfer does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to execute the transfer of data using ALE or IDocs.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function module related to the transfer.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the execution of the required transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to modify roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the transfer again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to ALE and IDoc processing include:
  
  S_IDOC - for IDoc processing.
  S_ALE - for ALE-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD87: To process IDocs in error.
  WE02: To monitor IDocs.
  WE19: To test IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check the audit logs to see if there are any additional issues or patterns related to authorization failures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BD070 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to start transfers in SAP.