How To Fix STRALAN_MSAG033 - Only user & can restart an action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STRALAN_MSAG - Language Transport Messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Only user & can restart an action

What causes this issue?

You want to restart an action.

System Response

The system can only restart an action for the user who originally
scheduled the action.

How to fix this error?

Log on as the user specified in the error message or in the action
overview in Transaction SMLT, and restart the action.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG033 - Only user & can restart an action ?

  The SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG033 indicates that only a specific user (usually the one who initiated the action) has the authority to restart a particular action or process. This is often related to workflows, background jobs, or specific transactions where user permissions and ownership are critical.
  Cause:
  
  User Ownership: The action or process is tied to a specific user, and only that user has the rights to restart it.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to restart the action may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to perform that action.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow or process may be configured to restrict certain actions to the initiating user for security or accountability reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user initiated the action. This information is usually available in the logs or the transaction details.
  Contact the User: If you are not the initiating user, contact the user who started the action and ask them to restart it.
  Check Authorizations: If you believe you should have the ability to restart the action, check your user roles and authorizations with your SAP security team. They may need to adjust your permissions.
  Workflow Configuration Review: If this is a recurring issue, consider reviewing the workflow configuration to see if the restrictions are necessary or if they can be adjusted to allow more flexibility.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to view logs or manage workflows (e.g., SWI1 for workflow items).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are properly assigned and that they include the necessary permissions for the actions they need to perform.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message STRALAN_MSAG033 effectively.