How To Fix 12751 - Activity & for authorization object S_DATASET is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Activity & for authorization object S_DATASET is not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12751 - Activity & for authorization object S_DATASET is not known ?

  The SAP error message "12751 Activity & for authorization object S_DATASET is not known" typically indicates that there is an issue with authorization related to the S_DATASET authorization object. This object is used to control access to the file system and is particularly relevant when users are trying to access or manipulate files on the application server.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization for the specified activity on the S_DATASET object. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant the required permissions.
  Incorrect Activity Code: The activity code specified in the authorization check may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly assigned or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the S_DATASET object. This can be done by a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the roles are correct but the user still faces issues, you may need to modify the authorization profiles to include the necessary activities for the S_DATASET object.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Codes:
  
  Ensure that the activity code being used is valid. Common activities for S_DATASET include:
  
  01 - Read
  02 - Write
  03 - Delete
  04 - Append
  
  
  If the activity code is not recognized, it may need to be corrected.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or profiles, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_DATASET: This object is used to control access to the file system. It includes fields such as:
  
  ACTVT (Activity)
  FILENAME (File name)
  OBJCT (Object type)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles and profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the S_DATASET authorization object.