How To Fix /DSD/ST048 - Application Log cannot be displayed due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/ST -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Application Log cannot be displayed due to missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/ST048 - Application Log cannot be displayed due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/ST048 Application Log cannot be displayed due to missing authorization indicates that a user is attempting to access an application log but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to view application logs.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access the application log.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for viewing application logs is S_LOG_COM. Ensure