How To Fix >3520 - No authorization to write file &1

>3520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 520

• Message text: No authorization to write file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3520 - No authorization to write file &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3520: No authorization to write file &1 typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a file operation does not have the necessary authorizations to write to the specified file or directory. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to export data to a file, save a report, or perform file operations in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations in the SAP system to write to the specified file or directory.
  File System Permissions: The underlying operating system may have restrictions on the file or directory, preventing the SAP application from writing to it.
  Incorrect File Path: The specified file path may be incorrect or point to a location where the user does not have write access.
  Profile Parameters: Certain SAP profile parameters may restrict file operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for