How To Fix SQ069 - Start mode E or P: Background authorizations missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Start mode E or P: Background authorizations missing

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the queue parameter check - start mode E or P and
background job scheduling.
This may be due to any of the following reasons:

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

- The person responsible does not exist as an SAP user
- The person responsible does not have the appropriate background
processing authorizations, i.e. cannot schedule and release jobs
- The user is not allowed to define background users

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ069 - Start mode E or P: Background authorizations missing ?

  The SAP error message SQ069 indicates that there are missing authorizations for the user when trying to execute a background job in either "E" (Event) or "P" (Periodic) start mode. This typically occurs when a user does not have the necessary permissions to execute a report or transaction in the background.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the user executing the background job. Specifically, the user may lack the necessary roles or authorizations to run the specified report or transaction in the background mode.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SQ069 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Background Job Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the background job is configured correctly and that the user assigned to the job has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the background job.
  This can be done through transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the background job. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Test the Background Job:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the background job again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and background job processing for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the SQ069 error in SAP.