How To Fix SMMSS_DBACCESS026 - No MSS_EXEC_SQL authority for current user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_DBACCESS - Messages for dev. class SMSS_DBACCESS

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No MSS_EXEC_SQL authority for current user

What causes this issue?

The action requires MSS_EXEC_SQL privileges which are checked by
function module MSS_TOOLS_AUTHORITY.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_DBACCESS026 - No MSS_EXEC_SQL authority for current user ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_DBACCESS026 indicates that the current user does not have the necessary authority to execute SQL statements in the context of the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform database operations that require specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Privileges: The user account being used does not have the required permissions to execute SQL commands on the database.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations in the SAP system that allow for database access.
  Database Configuration: There may be restrictions or configurations at the database level that prevent certain users from executing SQL commands.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with an account that has administrative privileges.
  Navigate to the user management area (Transaction code: SU01).
  Check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the MSS_EXEC_SQL authorization.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or create a custom role that includes the required permissions.
  You can use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Database User Permissions:
  
  If the issue persists, check the database user permissions directly in the database management system (DBMS) being used (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
  Ensure that the database user associated with the SAP system has the necessary permissions to execute SQL commands.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the specific database documentation for detailed information on required permissions and roles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for authorization objects related to database access and SQL execution.
  
  
  Database Management: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the specific database management system being used, as permissions and roles can vary significantly between systems.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SMMSS_DBACCESS026 error message.