How To Fix STREX065 - Authorization S_DBCON with maintenance mode is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Authorization S_DBCON with maintenance mode is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX065 - Authorization S_DBCON with maintenance mode is missing ?

  The SAP error message STREX065 indicates that there is a missing authorization for the database connection (S_DBCON) in maintenance mode. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions that require specific authorizations related to database connections, but their user profile does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of the required authorization object S_DBCON in the user's authorization profile. This authorization object is used to control access to database connections in SAP systems. When a user tries to access or modify database connections in maintenance mode, the system checks for the appropriate authorizations, and if they are not present, the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve the STREX065 error, you need to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab and check the assigned roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorization for S_DBCON, you will need to add it.
  You can do this by either:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary authorizations.
  Directly modifying the user's authorizations to include the S_DBCON object with the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  The S_DBCON authorization object typically requires the following fields:
  
  DATABASENAME: The name of the database connection.
  ACTVT: The activity (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change, 03 for display).
  CLIENT: The client number (if applicable).
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct values for these fields based on what they need to do.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action that previously caused the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding SAP's authorization concept is crucial for managing user access effectively. It involves roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Always follow the principle of least privilege when assigning authorizations. Only grant the necessary permissions that a user needs to perform their job functions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.