How To Fix 00831 - Batch input: no authorization to delete log &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Batch input: no authorization to delete log &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00831 - Batch input: no authorization to delete log & ?

  The SAP error message "00831 Batch input: no authorization to delete log" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a batch input log but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, which are designed to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to delete batch input logs. This is often due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that controls access to batch input logs is S_BI (Batch Input: Authorization for Batch Input Logs).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization to the user’s role. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction PFCG to modify the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the authorization object S_BI with the appropriate activity (e.g., 03 for delete) to the role.
  
  
  
  
  
  Contact Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. Provide them with the details of the error and request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the authorizations have been updated, ask the user to try the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. Each object can have various fields that define the scope of the authorization.
  Batch Input Logs: Batch input logs are used to record the results of batch input sessions. They can be useful for troubleshooting and auditing purposes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 00831.