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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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. The relevant authorization object is typically S_PROGRAM with the activity 01 (Execute).
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Profile:
  
  If the user needs to execute SAPCAR frequently, consider creating or modifying a role that includes the necessary authorizations and assigning it to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the profile parameters related to external commands are correctly set. This can be done in transaction RZ10.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Notes related to authorization issues for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the SAPCAR command again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects such as S_PROGRAM, S_USER_AUTH, and others that may be relevant to executing external commands.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to TN874 or SAPCAR for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations comply with your organization's security policies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.