How To Fix RSJOB104 - You are not authorized to display jobs.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSJOB - Job scheduler related messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You are not authorized to display jobs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSJOB104 - You are not authorized to display jobs. ?

  The SAP error message RSJOB104 indicates that a user is not authorized to display jobs in the background processing system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access job information for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. In SAP, background jobs are managed through the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring), and specific authorizations are required to view or manage these jobs.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSJOB104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view background jobs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The user needs to have the following authorization objects:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM: This object controls access to background job administration.
  S_BTCH_JOB: This object controls access to background job information.
  
  
  You may need to assign these authorizations to the user's role or create a new role that includes these authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU01:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to modify the user's authorizations.
  Enter the user ID and click on the "Roles" tab to add or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Check Role Configuration:
  
  If you are a security administrator, review the roles assigned to the user to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for background job monitoring.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if they can now access the background jobs without encountering the RSJOB104 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  You can use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check for the user, which can provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's security policies for detailed information on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSJOB104 error and allow the user to view background jobs as needed.