How To Fix /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV705 - You are not authorized to start background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV -

• Message number: 705

• 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_SRV705 - You are not authorized to start background job ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_SRV705 You are not authorized to start background job typically indicates that the user attempting to start a background job does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of background processing and job scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to start background jobs. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing background jobs.
  Job Scheduling Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations in the job scheduling that restrict certain users from starting jobs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the