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

SQ069 - Overview

• 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