How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH042 - You are not authorized to display the application log maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 042

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH042 - You are not authorized to display the application log maintenance ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH042 indicates that a user is not authorized to display the application log maintenance. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access application logs but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required permissions to access the application log maintenance transaction, which is often related to the following:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes the necessary permissions for application log access.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code used to access the application log may be restricted for the user.
  
  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 authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for application log maintenance.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  The authorization object typically required for application log access is S_LOG_AUTH. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  You may also need to check for other related authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction code access.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_LOG_AUTH: Authorization for Application Log
  S_TCODE: Authorization for Transaction Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and application logs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and gain access to the application log maintenance.