How To Fix BOB003 - User &1 is no batch-user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOB - BoB Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User &1 is no batch-user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOB003 - User &1 is no batch-user ?

  The SAP error message BOB003 ("User &1 is no batch-user") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a batch job or transaction that requires batch user authorization, but the specified user does not have the necessary permissions or is not defined as a batch user in the system.
  Cause:
  
  User Authorization: The user attempting to execute the batch job does not have the required authorizations to perform batch processing.
  User Type: The user is not defined as a batch user in the SAP system. Batch users are typically designated for background processing and have specific roles and authorizations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the user profile or the batch job settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is causing the error.
  Check the user’s profile and ensure that the user is assigned the appropriate roles and authorizations for batch processing.
  
  
  
  Assign Batch User Role:
  
  If the user is not a batch user, you may need to assign them a role that includes batch processing authorizations. This can be done by adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Define Batch User:
  
  If the user should be a batch user, you can define them as such. This typically involves setting the user type to "Batch User" in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check Job Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the batch job that the user is trying to execute. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user is authorized to run it.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide insights into user roles and authorizations and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Users: In SAP, batch users are special user accounts that are used for background processing. They typically have limited interactive capabilities and are used to run jobs without user intervention.
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_BTCH_ADM, S_BTCH_JOB) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check the status of batch jobs)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOB003 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute batch jobs in SAP.