How To Fix XM213 - No authorization to release jobs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 213

• Message text: No authorization to release jobs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM213 - No authorization to release jobs ?

  The SAP error message XM213, which states "No authorization to release jobs," typically occurs when a user attempts to release a job in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as background job management or job scheduling.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to release jobs. This is often due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for job management.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from executing certain actions related to job management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for job management, such as:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: Authorization for background job management.
  S_BTCH_ADM: Authorization for job administration.
  
  
  If the roles do not include these authorizations, you may need to add them or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the job release functionality again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM36: To define and schedule background jobs.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and roles.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to job management.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they align with the current job responsibilities and security policies of your organization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XM213 error and successfully release jobs in the SAP system.