How To Fix RMSATLLOG002 - You are not authorized to read the application log

RMSATLLOG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSATLLOG - RMS-ATL: Message Class for Application Log

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSATLLOG002 - You are not authorized to read the application log ?

  The SAP error message RMSATLLOG002, which states "You are not authorized to read the application log," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the application log in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view logs related to specific transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization objects to read the application log.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the application log.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the logs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG