How To Fix 02013 - You are not authorized to save lists in local files (SY-SUBRC &)

02013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 02 -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You are not authorized to save lists in local files (SY-SUBRC &)

What causes this issue?

You chose the "Save list in local file" function, but the
<DS:ABAP.AUTHORITY-CHECK><ZU><AB>AUTHORITY-CHECK</></></> returned a
value (<EX>SY-SUBRC</>) unequal to zero.
Only when the return value is 0 do you have the required authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 02013 - You are not authorized to save lists in local files (SY-SUBRC &) ?

  The SAP error message "02013 You are not authorized to save lists in local files" typically occurs when a user attempts to save a report or list to a local file (such as a text file or spreadsheet) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common security measure in SAP systems to prevent unauthorized data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to save lists to local files. This is often controlled by the authorization object S_PROGRAM or S_USER_AUTH.
  System Settings: The SAP system may have restrictions in place that prevent users from saving data locally.
  User Role: The user's assigned role may not include permissions for file downloads.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to verify your user role and the associated authorizations.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects, particularly S_PROGRAM and S_USER_AUTH.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If you do not