How To Fix SRTCM051 - Start time of job &1 could not be adjusted (missing authorization)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTCM - Runtime Check Monitor messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Start time of job &1 could not be adjusted (missing authorization)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTCM051 - Start time of job &1 could not be adjusted (missing authorization) ?

  The SAP error message SRTCM051 indicates that there is an issue with adjusting the start time of a job due to missing authorization. This typically occurs in the context of job scheduling and management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of necessary authorizations for the user attempting to adjust the job's start time. This can happen if:
  
  The user does not have the required roles or permissions assigned to them.
  The job is being managed by a user who does not have the appropriate access rights to modify job scheduling parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRTCM051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to manage jobs, specifically the ability to change job start times.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles. Common roles that might be required include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for full access, but use with caution)
  Specific roles related to job scheduling and management (e.g., SAP_BC_JOB_ADMIN).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review the user's access and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the job configuration is correct and that there are no other underlying issues that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, test the job scheduling again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  SM36: To create and schedule background jobs.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for authorization objects related to job management, such as S_BTCH_ADM (Background Processing Administration) and S_BTCH_JOB (Background Job Management).
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on job scheduling and authorization management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRTCM051 error and successfully adjust the start time of the job in question.