How To Fix BT107 - User & is not authorized to schedule program & as a background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: User & is not authorized to schedule program & as a background job

What causes this issue?

You do not have the system access authorization that is required to
schedule the program named in the message for background processing.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

Ask your user administrator to authorize you to schedule the program.
The required authorization object is <LS>ABAP: Program execution
tests</><ZV>ABAP: Programmablaufprnfungen</>. The authorization must
provide the value <LB>BTCSUBMIT</> for the program class to which the
program belongs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT107 - User & is not authorized to schedule program & as a background job ?

  The SAP error message BT107 indicates that a user is not authorized to schedule a specific program as a background job. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user authorizations are strictly controlled for security and compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to schedule background jobs. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Program Restrictions: The program being scheduled may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from executing it in the background.
  Profile Parameters: There may be system-wide settings or profile parameters that restrict who can schedule background jobs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BT107 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are 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 is missing the required roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the necessary authorizations for scheduling background jobs. Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: Authorizations for background job administration.
  S_PROGRAM: Authorizations for executing programs.
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorizations related to user management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Program Attributes:
  
  Verify if the program has any specific attributes or restrictions that limit its execution. This can be checked in transaction SE38 or SE80 by looking at the program's properties.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt to schedule the job again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check program details)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control background job scheduling and execution.
  
  
  
  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 BT107 error message.