How To Fix MI_MGMT079 - Technical user does not have permission for an RFC call

MI_MGMT079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_MGMT - MI: Device Management

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Technical user does not have permission for an RFC call

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MI_MGMT079 - Details

• The SAP error message MI_MGMT079 indicates that a technical user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a Remote Function Call (RFC). This error typically arises in scenarios where a background job, an interface, or a program is trying to execute an RFC-enabled function module, but the user account being used lacks the required authorizations.
  Cause
  The primary causes of this error include:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The technical user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform the RFC call.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the required permissions for the specific function module being called.
  User Type: The user might be set up incorrectly (e.g., as a dialog user instead of a system user).
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network configurations or restrictions can also lead to authorization issues, although this is less common.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the MI_MGMT079 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the technical