How To Fix BT457 - Job '&'/'&': You are not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Job '&'/'&': You are not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT457 - Job '&'/'&': You are not authorized ?

  The SAP error message BT457 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific job or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of background jobs or batch processing within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific transaction or job.
  Job Ownership: The job may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have permission to execute or manage jobs owned by others.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing certain jobs or transactions.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that restrict access to certain jobs based on user roles.
  
  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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles or modify existing ones to include the necessary permissions for executing the job.
  
  
  
  Job Ownership:
  
  If the job is owned by another user, consider either changing the job owner to the current user or granting the necessary permissions to the current user to execute jobs owned by others.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Check the job configuration in transaction SM37 to ensure that the job is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job authorizations or the BT457 error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and job management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BT457 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve the authorization issue.