How To Fix KX108 - You are not authorized to delete the application log

KX108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 108

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the application log

What causes this issue?

You need authorization for authorization object S_APPL_LOG for the
object name COGS, sub object *, activity 06 (Delete) in order to
delete the application log.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please have a profile with the corresponding authorization assigned to
your user id.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX108 - You are not authorized to delete the application log ?

  The SAP error message KX108, which states "You are not authorized to delete the application log," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete an application log entry but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where security and authorization checks are strictly enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to delete application logs. In SAP, actions are controlled by authorization objects, and if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for log deletion.
  Application Log Settings: The application log settings may restrict certain users from deleting logs based on their roles or the log's status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show