How To Fix SCBO_COMMON015 - Not authorized to execute the background report.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCBO_COMMON -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Not authorized to execute the background report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCBO_COMMON015 - Not authorized to execute the background report. ?

  The SAP error message SCBO_COMMON015, which states "Not authorized to execute the background report," typically indicates that the user attempting to run a background job does not have the necessary authorizations to execute that specific report or job in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to execute the background report.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include permissions for background processing.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing certain types of jobs or reports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for executing background jobs.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects, such as S_PROGRAM (for program execution) and S_BTCH_JOB (for background job execution).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user has the roles but still encounters the error, check if there are any restrictions in the authorization profiles that might be preventing execution.
  Adjust the profiles as necessary to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for specific details on the required authorizations for the report in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the background report again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorization for background job processing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific reports or background jobs.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.