How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE030 - You are not authorized to release jobs.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 030

• Message text: You are not authorized to release jobs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE030 - You are not authorized to release jobs. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE030 indicates that a user is not authorized to release jobs in the context of data exchange processes, particularly in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a job or process that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to release jobs. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects required for job release.
  Job Ownership: The job may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to release jobs owned by others.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for job release.
  Common authorization objects related to job management include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: Authorizations for batch job administration.
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorizations for managing batch jobs.
  
  
  
  
  
  Job Ownership:
  
  If the job is owned by another user, consider either changing the job owner or having the owner release the job.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding job management and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to release the job again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  SM36: To create and schedule background jobs.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to job authorization or the MDG module.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE030 error message.