How To Fix SQ043 - No authorization to start queue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No authorization to start queue

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to start a queue.

System Response

Inform your system administrator.

How to fix this error?

Obtain the necessary authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ043 - No authorization to start queue ?

  The SAP error message SQ043, which states "No authorization to start queue," typically occurs when a user attempts to start a queue in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's queuing and background processing systems, such as in the SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with asynchronous processing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the SQ043 error is insufficient authorization for the user to start or manage queues. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to start queues.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow for queue management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SQ043 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for queue management.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The authorization objects that are typically relevant for queue management include:
  
  S_QTCH (Queue Management)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to start the queue again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SMQ1 / SMQ2: Monitor inbound/outbound queues
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SQ043 error.