How To Fix BT656 - No authorization to release jobs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 656

• Message text: No authorization to release jobs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT656 - No authorization to release jobs ?

  The SAP error message BT656, which states "No authorization to release jobs," typically occurs when a user attempts to release a background job but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to release a job that they did not create or when their user role does not include the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their user profile to release background jobs.
  Job Ownership: The job may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to release jobs owned by others.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to job management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the appropriate authorization objects related to job management (e.g., S_BTCH_ADM for background job administration).
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Job Ownership:
  
  If the job is owned by another user, you may need to ask that user to release the job or request that your user ID be granted the necessary permissions to release jobs owned by others.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to background job management include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: Authorizations for background job administration.
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorizations for background job management.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM36: To create and manage background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user profiles and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to authorization errors and background job management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.