How To Fix BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG048 - No authorization to open file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG - Messages for BI Content Activation Workbench

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No authorization to open file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG048 - No authorization to open file &1 ?

  The SAP error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG048 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to open a specific file. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user is trying to access a file or a report that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access the file or report.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may not be accessible due to system restrictions or incorrect path settings.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations to access the file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and assign the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  File Path Verification:
  
  Ensure that the file path being accessed is correct and that the file exists in the specified location.
  Check if there are any restrictions on the file system that might prevent access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the specific file or report being accessed, you may need to check specific authorization objects related to file access or reporting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message BSANLY_CONT_ACT_MSG048.