How To Fix 1S444 - No authorization to write file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1S - Messages for SSF ("Secure Store & Forward")

• Message number: 444

• Message text: No authorization to write file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1S444 - No authorization to write file &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1S444 ("No authorization to write file &1") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to write to a specified file in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to export data, generate reports, or save files to a specific directory.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to write to the specified file or directory.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may not be accessible or may not exist.
  Operating System Permissions: The underlying operating system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP application from writing to the specified location.
  Incorrect File Name: The file name or path may be incorrectly specified, leading to an attempt to write to a non-existent location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects, such as S_DATASET (for file access) and S_PROGRAM (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Confirm that the file path specified in the error message is correct and accessible.
  Ensure that the directory exists and is correctly specified in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Operating System Permissions:
  
  Check the file system permissions on the server where the SAP application is running. Ensure that the user under which the SAP application is running has write permissions to the specified directory.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team. They can help check the system configuration, user roles, and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Test with Different User:
  
  If possible, test the operation with a different user account that has known write permissions to see if the issue is user-specific.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control file access in SAP, such as S_DATASET.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations, and SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1S444 in your SAP environment.