How To Fix DHBAS_AUTH002 - User &1 is not authorized to read data from the action log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHBAS_AUTH -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to read data from the action log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHBAS_AUTH002 - User &1 is not authorized to read data from the action log ?

  The SAP error message DHBAS_AUTH002 indicates that a user is not authorized to read data from the action log. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or other applications that utilize action logs for tracking changes and actions taken within the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to access the action log. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the permissions required to access the action log.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the action log.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations directly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for accessing action logs is typically S_WFAR (Workflow: Authorization for Action Log).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign a role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to modify roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action log access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_WFAR: Workflow: Authorization for Action Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the DHBAS_AUTH002 error message.