How To Fix OIUCM157 - No release authorization - check job status via transaction SM37

OIUCM157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No release authorization - check job status via transaction SM37

What causes this issue?

No batch/background job release authorization.

System Response

Job created in scheduled (not released) status.

How to fix this error?

An authorized user must manually release the job via transaction SM37.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM157 - No release authorization - check job status via transaction SM37 ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM157, which states "No release authorization - check job status via transaction SM37," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (O&G) module, particularly when dealing with the release of certain jobs or processes that require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to release a job or process does not have the necessary authorization. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow for release, or it may not be scheduled correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the O&G module that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team