How To Fix WC009 - You are not authorized to delete the specified log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete the specified log

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to delete the desired logs.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to enter the authorization to display and
delete the authorization object 'S_APPL_LOG' in your user master. This
object is defined by three fields:
1. Object - You require the value 'W'.
2. Sub-object - You require the value - 'W_PDLD' for the POS
- 'W_WBBDLD' for the replenishment list
- 'W_DOWNLOAD' for general logs
3. Activity - You require the values '03' (Display logs)
and '06' (Delete logs)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC009 - You are not authorized to delete the specified log ?

  The SAP error message WC009, which states "You are not authorized to delete the specified log," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a log entry or log file in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with application logs, change logs, or other types of logs within the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object to delete logs. SAP uses a role-based access control system, and if the user's role does not include the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Configuration Settings: Sometimes, the system configuration may restrict certain actions based on business rules or compliance requirements.
  Log Type Restrictions: Certain logs may have specific restrictions on deletion based on their type or the data they contain.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code