How To Fix OAF_SCHED020 - You do not have authorization for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OAF_SCHED - Agent Framework: Scheduling of Agents

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You do not have authorization for object &1

What causes this issue?

You have tried to process an object, but you do not have the
authorization to do so.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Execute transactions <DS:TRAN.SU02>SU02 (Edit profile manually)</>,
<DS:TRAN.SU03>SU03 (Edit authorizations manually)</>, or <DS:TRAN.PFCG>
PFCG (Roles)</>, if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OAF_SCHED020 - You do not have authorization for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message OAF_SCHED020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific object when trying to access or execute a task in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the Oracle Application Framework (OAF) or when working with specific applications that require certain authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the specified object (denoted by &1 in the error message). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object may have specific field values that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to access the object.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OAF_SCHED020 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Check the error message for the specific object (&1) that the user lacks authorization for. This will help in determining which authorization needs to be granted.
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if the necessary role that includes the required authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is causing the issue.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to run an authorization analysis for the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary role is missing, assign the appropriate role to the user.
  If the role exists but does not contain the required authorization, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization object.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction or action that previously caused the error.
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the level of access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the OAF_SCHED020 error.