How To Fix /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON031 - You are not authorized to start background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to start background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON031 - You are not authorized to start background job ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON031 indicates that a user is not authorized to start a background job. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Process Management (BPM) or when working with background processing in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user attempting to start the background job. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to execute background jobs.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow background job execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to background job processing, such as S_BTCH_ADM (for background job administration) and S_BTCH_JOB (for job execution).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for starting background jobs.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are assigned but do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role to include the required authorization objects.
  Use transaction PFCG to edit the role and add the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user attempt to start the background job again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for background job processing in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles and authorizations).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to modify roles and authorizations).
  SM37: Monitor background jobs (to check the status of jobs).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and background job processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON031.