How To Fix S#164 - There is no authorization trace data for the specified application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: There is no authorization trace data for the specified application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#164 - There is no authorization trace data for the specified application ?

  The SAP error message S#164, which states "There is no authorization trace data for the specified application," typically occurs when you are trying to access authorization trace data that does not exist for the specified application or user. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Trace Data Available: The most common reason for this error is that there is simply no authorization trace data recorded for the user or application you are querying.
  Trace Not Activated: The authorization trace may not have been activated for the user or the specific transaction/application you are trying to analyze.
  Data Purged: The trace data may have been purged or deleted due to system settings or retention policies.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to query the trace data may be incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate Authorization Trace:
  
  If you need to collect authorization trace data, you can activate the authorization trace using transaction code ST01. Make sure to select the appropriate options for the user and application you want to trace.
  After activating the trace, perform the actions you want to analyze, and then deactivate the trace to collect the data.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using to query the trace data are correct. Double-check the user ID, application name, and date range to ensure they match the data you expect to find.
  
  
  
  Review Trace Data Retention Settings:
  
  Check the system settings for trace data retention. If the data is being purged too frequently, you may need to adjust these settings to retain the data for a longer period.
  
  
  
  Consult System Logs:
  
  If you suspect that the trace data should exist but is not showing up, check the system logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the trace collection process.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user querying the trace data has the necessary authorizations to view the trace data. Lack of proper authorizations can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ST01: Authorization Trace - Used to activate and deactivate the authorization trace.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check - Can be used to analyze authorization issues for a specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization tracing and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization tracing or the S#164 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#164 error and successfully access the authorization trace data you need.