How To Fix RSM253 - User & does not have sufficient authorization to change the job status

RSM253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: User & does not have sufficient authorization to change the job status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM253 - User & does not have sufficient authorization to change the job status ?

  The SAP error message RSM253 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the status of a job in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of background job management, where certain actions (like starting, stopping, or changing the status of a job) require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action on the job. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Job Ownership: The job may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have the rights to modify jobs that they do not own.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing certain job management functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's