How To Fix BT164 - You are not authorized to display job logs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You are not authorized to display job logs

What causes this issue?

You do not have the system access authorization that is required to
display the logs generated by background jobs.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

Ask your user administrator to give you the required authorization. The
authorization object is <LS>Operations on Batch Jobs</> with the value
<LB>PROT</>.<ZV>Batch-Verarbeitung: Operationen auf Batch-Jobs</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT164 - You are not authorized to display job logs ?

  The SAP error message BT164, which states "You are not authorized to display job logs," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the job logs for background jobs in the SAP system. This can occur when trying to access job logs through transaction codes like SM37 (for monitoring background jobs) or similar.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions related to the following:
  
  Authorization Object S_BTCH_JOB: This object controls access to background job management.
  Authorization Object S_USER_AUTH: This object controls access to user authorizations.
  Authorization Object S_TCODE: This object controls access to specific transaction codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for background job monitoring.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the role includes the following:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: For background job management.
  S_USER_AUTH: For user authorization checks.
  S_TCODE: For access to transaction codes like SM37.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try accessing the job logs again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_BTCH_JOB: Background Job Management
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Code Access
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BT164 error and gain access to the job logs as needed.