How To Fix RSBATCH062 - User '&1' not authorized to end background job '&2' '&3' '&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

• Message number: 062

• Message text: User '&1' not authorized to end background job '&2' '&3' '&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBATCH062 - User '&1' not authorized to end background job '&2' '&3' '&4' ?

  The SAP error message RSBATCH062 indicates that a user is attempting to end a background job for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error typically arises in the context of managing background jobs in the SAP system, particularly when using transaction codes like SM37 (for monitoring jobs) or SM36 (for scheduling jobs).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations for the user attempting to end the background job. In SAP, user authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, and specific permissions are required to perform actions on background jobs.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage background jobs. The relevant authorization object is S_BTCH_JOB, which controls access to background job management.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  The specific authorization fields to check include:
  
  ACTVT (Activity): Ensure that the user has the activity for ending jobs (usually 03 for "Delete" or 06 for "Change").
  JOBNAME: This field can be used to restrict access to specific jobs. Ensure that the user has access to the job they are trying to end.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test again to see if the user can now end the background job without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorization object for background job management.
  S_USER_AUTH: General authorization object for user authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 resolve the RSBATCH062 error and ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to manage background jobs in SAP.