How To Fix DAAG_PARTITIONING020 - You are not authorized to execute a partition run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DAAG_PARTITIONING - Message Class for Partitioning

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute a partition run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DAAG_PARTITIONING020 - You are not authorized to execute a partition run ?

  The SAP error message DAAG_PARTITIONING020 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a partition run. This typically occurs in the context of data partitioning in SAP systems, where certain operations require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of necessary authorizations for the user attempting to execute the partition run. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for partitioning operations.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to partitioning functions.
  
  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 which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for partitioning.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add the relevant authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to partitioning include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table authorization
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access
  S_RFC: Remote Function Call authorization
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After updating the roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the changes take effect. Then, attempt to execute the partition run again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to partitioning and authorization for any additional guidance or specific requirements for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure that user roles and authorizations are managed according to your organization's policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully execute the partition run.