How To Fix JOBREPO136 - No authority to create/delete Default Stepuser

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 136

• Message text: No authority to create/delete Default Stepuser

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO136 - No authority to create/delete Default Stepuser ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO136 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create or delete the Default Stepuser in the job repository. This typically occurs when a user attempts to manage background jobs or job steps without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the job or trying to manage job steps lacks the required authorizations in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for job management.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow job management activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If you have access, go to transaction code PFCG to modify the user roles.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for job management, such as:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM (Background Processing Administration)
  S_BTCH_JOB (Job Management)
  S_BTCH_STEP (Step Management)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the job creation or deletion process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM36: Define background jobs.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to background processing and job management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the JOBREPO136 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to manage background jobs effectively.