How To Fix KX109 - You are not authorized to display dialog messages

KX109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 109

• Message text: You are not authorized to display dialog messages

What causes this issue?

You need authorization for authorization object S_APPL_LOG for the
object name COGS, sub object *, activity 03 (Display) in order to
display 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX109 - You are not authorized to display dialog messages ?

  The SAP error message KX109, which states "You are not authorized to display dialog messages," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a function or transaction in SAP that requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to view certain reports, execute transactions, or access specific data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the necessary authorizations in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions that are required to access the dialog messages.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from viewing certain types of messages or dialogs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles