/ASU/GENERAL080 - No authorizations to schedule in background ASU step &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No authorizations to schedule in background ASU step &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL080 - No authorizations to schedule in background ASU step &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL080 No authorizations to schedule in background ASU step &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to schedule a background job for the specified ASU (Application Support Unit) step. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems where background processing is involved, particularly in scenarios related to application support or specific modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to execute or schedule the specified ASU step.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for background job scheduling.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow background processing for the ASU steps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for scheduling background jobs.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control background job scheduling. Common objects include S_BTCH_ADM (for background job administration) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, test again to see if the error persists. 
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user details).
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see missing authorizations).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully schedule the background job for the specified ASU step.