How To Fix STC015 - No authority to maintain variants for task lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC - Error Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authority to maintain variants for task lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC015 - No authority to maintain variants for task lists ?

  The SAP error message STC015 ("No authority to maintain variants for task lists") typically occurs when a user attempts to maintain or modify variants for task lists in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with background jobs, task lists, or variants in transaction codes like SM37 or ST22.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. The user does not have the required permissions to create, change, or delete variants associated with task lists. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Solution:
  To resolve the STC015 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for maintaining variants. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_VARIANT: Authorization for maintaining variants.
  
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific task list or program they are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may involve adding existing roles that contain the necessary authorizations or creating a new custom role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which authorizations are needed, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security team for guidance on the specific authorizations required for the task at hand.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Controls access to programs.
  S_VARIANT: Controls access to variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STC015 error and gain the necessary access to maintain variants for task lists in SAP.