How To Fix /PRA/PN096 - You are not authorized to launch the queue manager job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PN -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: You are not authorized to launch the queue manager job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PN096 - You are not authorized to launch the queue manager job ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PN096 You are not authorized to launch the queue manager job typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific job related to the queue manager in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in environments where SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) is used, particularly when dealing with message processing and queue management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to launch the queue manager job does not have the required authorizations assigned in the SAP system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include permissions for queue management tasks.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorization objects related to queue management.
  
  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 Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for queue management.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify specific missing authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.), you can add these to the user’s role or profile.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes and functions related to queue management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to launch the queue manager job again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to queue management and job execution in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully launch the queue manager job.