How To Fix DB645 - SUBMIT authorization &1 required for program &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 645

• Message text: SUBMIT authorization &1 required for program &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to start program &v2&. However, you do not have the necessary
authorization (authorization object S_PROGRAM, field <LS>P_ACTION</> =
SUBMIT. The system checks the contents of the <LS>authorization group
</> field in the program attributes (in this case, "&v1&") against the
values in your user master record in the field <LS>P_GROUP</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB645 - SUBMIT authorization &1 required for program &2 ?

  The SAP error message DB645 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific program in the background. The message typically reads: "SUBMIT authorization &1 required for program &2," where &1 represents the required authorization object and &2 represents the name of the program being executed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a background job or a report that requires specific authorizations.
  The user lacks the necessary authorization object to submit the program for execution.
  The program may be trying to access data or perform actions that the user is not permitted to do.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Authorization:
  
  Check the error message for the specific authorization object (&1) that is required.
  You can also look into the program (&2) to understand what authorizations it requires.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorization object.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorization, you may need to:
  
  Add the necessary authorization object to the user's role.
  Create a new role that includes the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt to execute the program again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DB645 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the program.