How To Fix S#251 - Process terminated due to missing authorizations for object PLOG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Process terminated due to missing authorizations for object PLOG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#251 - Process terminated due to missing authorizations for object PLOG ?

  The SAP error message S#251 indicates that a process was terminated due to missing authorizations for the object PLOG. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to the PLOG (Process Log) object, but the user does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the PLOG object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the necessary authorization profiles may not be assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and what was missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations directly.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the PLOG object.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The authorization object PLOG may have specific fields that need to be filled in. Ensure that the user has the correct values assigned for these fields.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message S#251.