How To Fix /PRA/DVOLOPT005 - Relevant authorization does not exist; check job status using Txn SM37.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/DVOLOPT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Relevant authorization does not exist; check job status using Txn SM37.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/DVOLOPT005 - Relevant authorization does not exist; check job status using Txn SM37. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/DVOLOPT005 Relevant authorization does not exist; check job status using Txn SM37 indicates that a user is attempting to execute a job or transaction that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is commonly encountered in SAP systems when a user tries to perform actions related to data processing or job execution without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the job or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that requires additional permissions to view or manage it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization checks that were performed and which ones failed.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check the status of the job that the user is trying to execute. This transaction allows you to view job logs, statuses, and any error messages associated with the job.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the specific action being performed, you may need to check specific authorization objects related to the job or transaction in question.
  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 the cause of the authorization error and take appropriate action to resolve it.