How To Fix FDT_DSM044 - Authorization check for retrieving trace data from managed system failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_DSM - BRFplus: Decision Service Manager

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Authorization check for retrieving trace data from managed system failed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to retrieve trace data from a managed system (RFC
connection: &v1&) that has been recorded during the execution of a
deployed service.
INCLUDE FDT_DSM_NO_AUTHORIZATION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_DSM044 - Authorization check for retrieving trace data from managed system failed ?

  The SAP error message FDT_DSM044 indicates that there is an authorization issue when trying to retrieve trace data from a managed system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Services or similar tools that require specific authorizations to access trace data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the operation does not have the necessary authorizations to access the trace data in the managed system.
  Role Assignment: The required roles or authorizations have not been assigned to the user profile.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the managed system that prevent access to the trace data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_DSM044 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with a user that has administrative privileges.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Identify the roles that contain the necessary authorizations for accessing trace data. Common roles might include:
  
  SAP_BC_FDT_ADMIN
  SAP_BC_FDT_USER
  
  
  Assign the appropriate roles to the user experiencing the issue using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that are required for accessing trace data. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific details on the required authorizations for the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, test the access again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after verifying and adjusting authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for the specific module or tool you are using to understand the authorization requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_DSM044 error and successfully retrieve trace data from the managed system.