How To Fix EIT_IMPORT050 - You're not authorized to schedule a job for report &1 with user &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_IMPORT - Extensibility Template: Import

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You're not authorized to schedule a job for report &1 with user &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_IMPORT050 - You're not authorized to schedule a job for report &1 with user &2. ?

  The SAP error message EIT_IMPORT050 indicates that a user is attempting to schedule a job for a specific report but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of background job scheduling in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to schedule the job. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to execute or schedule the specified report.
  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 the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for scheduling jobs.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to job scheduling include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: Authorizations for background job administration.
  S_PROGRAM: Authorizations for executing specific programs or reports.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt to schedule the job again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation on authorization concepts and role management for more detailed information on how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive transactions and reports.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EIT_IMPORT050 error and allow the user to schedule the job successfully.