How To Fix /BDL/D-173 - Data export aborted: no write permission for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/D- -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Data export aborted: no write permission for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/D-173 - Data export aborted: no write permission for & ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/D-173 Data export aborted: no write permission for & typically indicates that the system is attempting to write data to a location where it does not have the necessary permissions. This can occur during data export processes, such as when using the Business Data Load (BDL) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the process trying to perform the export does not have the required write permissions for the specified directory or file.
  File System Issues: The target directory may not exist, or there may be restrictions on the file system that prevent writing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the export process may be pointing to an incorrect or inaccessible location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account or service account running the export has the necessary write permissions for the target directory or file.
  If necessary, adjust the permissions to allow write access.
  
  
  
  Verify Directory Path:
  
  Ensure that the directory specified in the export configuration exists and is accessible.
  If the directory does not exist, create it or update the configuration to point to a valid directory.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data export process to ensure that the paths and parameters are correctly set.
  Make sure that the export process is not trying to write to a location that is not intended for data exports.
  
  
  
  Consult System Logs:
  
  Check the SAP system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP system administrator or support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Business Data Load (BDL) process to understand the requirements and configurations needed for successful data exports.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to allow for data export operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /BDL/D-173 error message.