How To Fix 42872 - Missing authorization for displaying logs

42872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Missing authorization for displaying logs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42872 - Missing authorization for displaying logs ?

  The SAP error message 42872, which states "Missing authorization for displaying logs," typically occurs when a user attempts to access logs or transaction data for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, including but not limited to SAP Basis, SAP Security, and SAP Application modules.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to view logs. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for log display.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated to include the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed