How To Fix CFBGRFC020 - No authorization to edit bgRFC status for ERP inbound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFBGRFC - Messages for Data Transfer Using bgRFC API

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization to edit bgRFC status for ERP inbound

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFBGRFC020 - No authorization to edit bgRFC status for ERP inbound ?

  The SAP error message CFBGRFC020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit the background RFC (bgRFC) status for ERP inbound processes. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to manage or monitor bgRFC queues, and the user lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user executing the action does not have the appropriate authorization object assigned to their user profile. The specific authorization object related to bgRFC is S_BC_DET (Background Processing: Display/Change).
  
  
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to manage bgRFC statuses.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from accessing bgRFC management functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to modify their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Adding the required authorization object S_BC_DET with the appropriate activity (e.g., display, change) to the user's role.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  bgRFC Overview: Background RFC (bgRFC) is a mechanism in SAP that allows asynchronous communication between different SAP systems or between different processes within the same system. It is used to ensure reliable message processing.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM58: Monitor and manage asynchronous RFC calls.
  SLG1: View application logs, which may provide additional context for errors related to bgRFC.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on bgRFC and authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFBGRFC020 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to manage bgRFC statuses.