How To Fix JOBREPO016 - No authorization for changing Technical Job Definitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization for changing Technical Job Definitions

What causes this issue?

You want to customize a Technical Job Definition in the Technical Job
Repository.

System Response

"No authorization for changing Technical Job Definitions"

How to fix this error?

Assign the following authorization to your user profile:
Authorization object 'S_BTCH_ADM'
Field 'BTCADMIN'
Value 'Y'

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO016 - No authorization for changing Technical Job Definitions ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change technical job definitions in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify job definitions in transaction codes related to job scheduling, such as SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM36 (Define Job).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions in the authorization object related to job management, which is typically S_BTCH_ADM (Batch Management: Administration).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for job management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. The key authorization object to include is:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: This object controls access to batch job administration functions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  Once the role is created or modified, assign it to the user in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After updating the authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to change the technical job definitions again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: This object is crucial for batch job administration and includes various fields that control access to job definitions and job management functions.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM36: Define Job
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with the user's job responsibilities.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to prevent unauthorized access while ensuring users have the necessary permissions to perform their tasks.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JOBREPO016 error and allow the user to change technical job definitions as needed.