How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS679 - No authorization to display the application log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 679

• Message text: No authorization to display the application log

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS679 - No authorization to display the application log ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS679 No authorization to display the application log
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the user does not have the necessary authorization to display or access the application log in SAP. The application log is a tool used to record messages and statuses during various processes, and access to it is controlled by specific authorizations.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The application log is managed via transaction SLG1 (Display Application Log).
  To display logs, users need appropriate authorizations related to the object S_LOG.
  If the user lacks these authorizations, the system throws the error WGDS_PROCESS679.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the authorization object S_LOG with the required activity.
  The relevant activity for displaying logs is usually 03 (Display).
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorization:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to assign or create a role that includes the authorization object S_LOG with activity 03.
  Assign this role to the user.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After assigning the role, have the user try to display the application log again (e.g., via transaction SLG1 or the relevant process).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object: S_LOG
  
  Field: ACTVT (Activity)
  Activity 03 = Display
  
  
  Transaction to display logs: SLG1
  Transaction to maintain roles: PFCG
  SAP Note: Sometimes, specific application logs require additional authorizations depending on the application component.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WGDS_PROCESS679 No authorization to display the application log
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization to display application logs (S_LOG, activity 03)
  
  
  Solution
  Assign authorization object S_LOG with activity 03 to the user via roles
  
  
  Check via
  Transaction SLG1 (display logs), PFCG (role maintenance)
  
  
  
  
  If you are a system administrator or security team member, ensure the user has the correct roles assigned. If you are an end user, contact your SAP security team to request the necessary authorization.