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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects for job management. Common authorization objects related to job management include:
  
  S_BTCH_ADM (Background Job Administration)
  S_BTCH_JOB (Background Job Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to manage jobs, including starting, stopping, and changing job statuses.
  
  
  
  Job Ownership:
  
  If the job is owned by another user, the current user may need to request the job owner to perform the action or have the job transferred to their ownership if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing background jobs and user authorizations.
  
  
  
  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. Then, test the job status change again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SM36: Define Background Job
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields to understand what permissions are necessary for job management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.