How To Fix 1P103 - User & has no authorization for application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 103

• Message text: User & has no authorization for application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P103 - User & has no authorization for application log ?

  The SAP error message "1P103 User & has no authorization for application log" indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the application log in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to view logs related to specific transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that governs access to application logs.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to access the application log.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for accessing application logs.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for application logs is S_LOG_COM (for application log management).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Authorization:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access to the application log again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Check: You can use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check for the user, which can provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the application log in SAP.