How To Fix CSM_DATA_SUP040 - No background admin authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSM_DATA_SUP - Message Class for CCMS CSM Data Supplier

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No background admin authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSM_DATA_SUP040 - No background admin authorization ?

  The SAP error message CSM_DATA_SUP040: No background admin authorization typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a background job or process that requires specific administrative authorizations, but the user does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform the action in the background.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for background processing or administrative tasks.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow for background job execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign roles that include background processing authorizations. Common roles that might be required include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for full access, but use with caution)
  Specific roles related to the background job or process being executed.
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to determine the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user should have the necessary authorizations but does not, you may need to modify the existing roles to include the required authorizations for background processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the background job again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for specific authorization objects related to background processing, such as S_BTCH_ADM (Background Processing Administration).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.