How To Fix 0S078 - You do not have authorization to switch on the trace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You do not have authorization to switch on the trace

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to switch on the trace.

System Response

Processing continues after the error message.

How to fix this error?

If you need authorization to switch on the trace, contact your R/3
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S078 - You do not have authorization to switch on the trace ?

  The SAP error message 0S078 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to enable tracing in the system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to activate a trace for debugging or performance analysis but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user needs the appropriate authorization object to switch on the trace. The relevant authorization object for tracing in SAP is S_TRACE.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for the authorization object S_TRACE in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorization, you will need to assign the necessary permissions. This can be done by:
  Modifying an existing role