How To Fix XSS_SER052 - Missing authority for start of service &1 on behalf of somebody.

XSS_SER052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_SER - Messages for XSS services

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Missing authority for start of service &1 on behalf of somebody.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_SER052 - Missing authority for start of service &1 on behalf of somebody. ?

  The SAP error message XSS_SER052 indicates that there is a missing authority for starting a service on behalf of a user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's cross-system services, where one system is trying to invoke a service on another system, and the user does not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to start the service does not have the required authorizations in the target system.
  Service Configuration: The service may not be properly configured to allow the user to start it.
  User Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how users are mapped between systems, especially in scenarios involving single sign-on (SSO) or cross-system calls.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the authorizations of the user in the target system. Use transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has