How To Fix GD093 - You have no authorization for log maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 093

• Message text: You have no authorization for log maintenance

What causes this issue?

An authorization check was performed on authorization object S_APPL_LOG
during log maintenance. The authorization fields checked were:
ALG_OBJECT ,,Application log: Object name (Application abbrev.,,'FDU1'
ALG_SUBOBJ ,,Application log: Subobject ,,,,,,' '
ACTVT ,,,,Activity ,,,,,,,,,,,,' '

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The system determined that you do not have authorization for this.

System Response

The required function is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD093 - You have no authorization for log maintenance ?

  The SAP error message GD093, which states "You have no authorization for log maintenance," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a log maintenance operation does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access change logs, audit logs, or other maintenance logs within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to perform log maintenance.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may have been modified, leading to the loss of required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for log maintenance.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance). Add the necessary authorization objects related to log maintenance (e.g., S_LOG_AUTH, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) to the role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Ensure that the authorization object S_LOG_AUTH is included in the user's role. This object controls access to log maintenance functions.
  
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the log maintenance function again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control log maintenance 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 GD093 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for log maintenance in SAP.