How To Fix GW676 - Program cannot be started on the host; no authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 676

• Message text: Program cannot be started on the host; no authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW676 - Program cannot be started on the host; no authorization ?

  The SAP error message GW676 indicates that a program cannot be started on the host due to a lack of authorization. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or when trying to execute a program or transaction that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the required roles or authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions in the system configuration that prevent the execution of certain programs.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network-related issues can also lead to authorization errors if the system cannot properly validate the user's credentials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the program or transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the program and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for those objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no system-wide restrictions or configurations that might be preventing the execution of the program.
  
  
  
  Network and Connectivity:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any network issues that might be affecting the connection to the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that might be associated with the program you are trying to execute.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message GW676.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the GW676 error.