How To Fix /SOMO/BPMON003 - Authorization to release job is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/BPMON -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Authorization to release job is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/BPMON003 - Authorization to release job is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/BPMON003 Authorization to release job is missing typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to release a job in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of background job management, particularly when using the SAP Business Process Monitoring (BPM) tools.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to release the job does not have the required authorization object for job management.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for job management is typically S_BTCH_JOB (for background job management). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  Check for other related authorization objects that may be required, such as S_USER_AUTH or S_USER_PRO depending on the specific job being released.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to a role that includes the necessary authorizations. You can do this using transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  If the user is missing a role, you may need to create or modify a role to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to release the job again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user accounts.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in job management.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they align with the current business processes and security requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully release the job in SAP.