How To Fix BT680 - You are not authorized to schedule user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 680

• Message text: You are not authorized to schedule user &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to enter the user named in the message as the
"authorizations user" for a step in a background processing job. The
"authorizations user" is the user under whose system access privileges a
job step is run.

System Response

None.

How to fix this error?

Have your user administrator give you an authorization for the user
named in the message. The required authorization object is <LS>Batch
Processing: Batch User Name</>
You do not need any special authorization to enter yourself as the
"authorizations user." Your user ID is the default value for the user
field.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT680 - You are not authorized to schedule user & ?

  The SAP error message BT680 indicates that a user is not authorized to schedule a job for another user. This typically occurs in the context of background job scheduling in SAP, where certain permissions are required to manage jobs on behalf of other users.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the user attempting to schedule the job. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary authorization object that allows them to schedule jobs for other users. In SAP, job scheduling is controlled by authorization objects, and the relevant object for this scenario is usually S_BTCH_JOB.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user who is trying to schedule the job. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for job scheduling.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user needs to schedule jobs for other users, you may need to modify their roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG:
  
  Open the role assigned to the user.
  Add the authorization object S_BTCH_JOB with the appropriate values. The key fields to consider are:
  
  ACTVT (Activity): Typically, you would need to allow activity 01 (Create) and possibly 02 (Change).
  USER (User): You can specify * to allow scheduling for any user or restrict it to specific users as needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the authorization roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the new authorizations take effect. Then, try scheduling the job again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist with the authorization adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding SAP authorization objects is crucial for managing user permissions effectively. The object S_BTCH_JOB is specifically related to background job management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT680 error and allow the user to schedule jobs as needed.