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

STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY257 - Overview

• 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:
  
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