How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC009 - You are not authorized to display the log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC -

• Message number: 009

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC009 - You are not authorized to display the log ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC009 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific log. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where access control is enforced, and it can happen in various modules, including financials, logistics, or custom applications.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the log. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations required to access the log.
  Custom Development: If the log is part of a custom development, the authorization checks may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile and check the assigned roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required to access the log. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to logs may include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific log being accessed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, further investigation may be required, potentially involving debugging or consulting with SAP support for more complex scenarios.