How To Fix TN874 - The authorization to execute the SAPCAR command is missing


TN874 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

  • Message number: 874

  • Message text: The authorization to execute the SAPCAR command is missing

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  • What causes this issue?

    An additional authorization is required to execute the SAPCAR command.
    This authorization is in the role SAP_OCS_STD.

    System Response

    The command is not executed.

    How to fix this error?

    Assign the role SAP_OCS_STD to your user and make sure that the profile
    generated from this role is up-to-date.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN874 - The authorization to execute the SAPCAR command is missing ?
    The SAP error message TN874 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute the SAPCAR command. SAPCAR is a utility used for handling SAP archive files, and executing it requires specific authorizations.
    
    Cause: The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons: Missing Authorizations: The user executing the command does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile. Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to execute the SAPCAR command. Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow execution of external commands.
    Solution: To resolve the TN874 error, follow these steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing. Assign Necessary Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for executing SAPCAR.

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