How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY257 - No authorization for S_TC_CNT/&1,&2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No authorization for S_TC_CNT/&1,&2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY257 - No authorization for S_TC_CNT/&1,&2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY257 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific task or transaction related to the SAP Solution Manager's (SolMan) job scheduling and monitoring functionalities. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform actions on a task that requires specific authorizations that are not granted to their user profile.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the action associated with the task. The message format S_TC_CNT/&1,&2 (&3) indicates that the user is missing the authorization object S_TC_CNT for the specified task or transaction codes (&1, &2) and the specific context or instance (&3).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Authorizations:
  
  Check the specific task or transaction codes mentioned in the error message. This will help you understand what the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  The authorization object S_TC_CNT should be included in the role with the appropriate values for the fields related to the task or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you adjust the roles or provide the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. The object S_TC_CNT is specifically related to task and job management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), and SUIM (User Information System) for further analysis of authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY257 error.