How To Fix AMDP_DBG005 - Debugging authorization is missing.

AMDP_DBG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AMDP_DBG - AMDP Debugger Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Debugging authorization is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AMDP_DBG005 - Debugging authorization is missing. ?

  The SAP error message AMDP_DBG005 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to debug ABAP Managed Database Procedures (AMDP). This error typically arises when a user attempts to debug an AMDP but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of the necessary authorization object in the user's profile. Specifically, the authorization object S_DEVELOP is required for debugging AMDPs. If the user does not have the appropriate authorization for debugging, the system will prevent them from entering the debug mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AMDP_DBG005 error, you need to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The user needs to have the following authorization object:
  S_DEVELOP: This object controls access to