How To Fix 14455 - No authorization to read kernel traces.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 14 - Task handler messages

• Message number: 455

• Message text: No authorization to read kernel traces.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 14455 - No authorization to read kernel traces. ?

  The SAP error message "14455 No authorization to read kernel traces" indicates that a user is attempting to access kernel trace data but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This error typically arises when a user tries to view or analyze kernel traces (such as those generated by transaction ST01 or ST05) without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user needs the appropriate authorization objects to access kernel traces. The relevant authorization object for this action is S_TRACE, which controls access to trace data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error.
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user. You can do this using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary authorization, you will need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization object.
  
  
  
  Add Authorization Object:
  
  In the role maintenance screen, go to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Click on "Change Authorization Data".
  Add the authorization object S_TRACE to the role.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activity (e.g., 03 for display) for this object.
  
  
  
  Generate Authorizations: After making changes, generate the authorization profile for the role.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the kernel traces again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_TRACE: This object controls access to trace data. It includes fields such as:
  
  ACTVT: Activity (e.g., display, change).
  TRACE_TYPE: Type of trace (e.g., kernel traces).
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST01: System Trace
  ST05: SQL Trace
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels for their job functions while maintaining security.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to kernel traces in SAP.