How To Fix /CFG/APPL_SCOPING114 - No authorization to start background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_SCOPING -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: No authorization to start background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/APPL_SCOPING114 - No authorization to start background job ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_SCOPING114 No authorization 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 job scheduling and background processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to start background jobs. This could be due to missing roles or specific authorization objects.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for background job management.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow job scheduling.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent certain users from starting background jobs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for background job management. Common authorization objects related to background jobs include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM (Background Processing Administration)
  S_BTCH_JOB (Background Job Management)
  
  
  If the user needs to create or manage jobs, ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to start the background job again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to background job authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /CFG/APPL_SCOPING114 No authorization to start background job.