How To Fix 0S079 - You do not have authorization to display the trace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to display the trace.

System Response

Processing continues after the error message.

How to fix this error?

If you need authorization to display the trace, contact your R/3
aministrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S079 - You do not have authorization to display the trace ?

  The SAP error message 0S079 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display the trace. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access transaction codes or functions that require specific authorizations related to system tracing or logging.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to view the trace logs, which are often used for debugging or monitoring purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for displaying traces.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  The authorization object that typically controls access to trace logs is S_TRACE. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If the user needs to access transaction codes like ST01 (System Trace) or ST05 (SQL Trace), ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for these transactions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP, especially those related to tracing and logging.
  SAP Security Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels without compromising security.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating the authorizations, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.