How To Fix SQLM073 - Can't release deactivation job. Check job release authorization.

SQLM073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQLM - SQL Monitor messages to the world

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Can't release deactivation job. Check job release authorization.

What causes this issue?

An SQLM deactivation job (automatic deactivation at a configured point
in time) could not be released. This is probably due to insufficient
user authorization for job releases.

System Response

SQL Monitor can't be started.

How to fix this error?

Try to activate SQL Monitor with a user that has the required release
authorization (authorization Background Processing: Operations on
Background Jobs, RELE authorization, or object Background Processing:
Background Administrator).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQLM073 - Can't release deactivation job. Check job release authorization. ?

  The SAP error message SQLM073, which states "Can't release deactivation job. Check job release authorization," typically occurs when there is an issue with the authorization required to release a deactivation job in the SAP system. This error is often related to the management of background jobs, particularly when trying to deactivate or release a job that has been scheduled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the job does not have the necessary authorizations. In SAP, specific roles and authorizations are required to manage background jobs, including releasing or deactivating them.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow it to be released or deactivated.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict job management for certain users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to release or deactivate jobs. This typically involves checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01