How To Fix STC004 - No authority to execute task list &1

STC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC - Error Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authority to execute task list &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC004 - No authority to execute task list &1 ?

  The SAP error message STC004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific task list. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to run a background job or a task list that they do not have permission to execute.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the STC004 error is a lack of authorization for the user to execute the specified task list. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Task List Restrictions: The task list itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from executing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is