How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP172 - You are not authorized to run background job &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You are not authorized to run background job &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP172 - You are not authorized to run background job &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP172 indicates that a user is not authorized to run a specific background job in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a job for which they lack the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to execute the background 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 execute jobs owned by others.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing certain types of jobs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the authorization objects related to background job execution, such as S_BTCH_JOB (for background job authorization).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator should update the user’s roles to include the required permissions.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for executing background jobs.
  
  
  
  Job Ownership:
  
  If the job is owned by another user, consider either changing the job owner or granting the necessary permissions to the current user to execute jobs owned by others.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or basis administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt to run the background job again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control background job execution in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user roles.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs and check their status.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and background job execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPAPO/SDP172 error message.