How To Fix CE0601 - No authorization to download

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE0 - B2E [Base] B2B Engineering

• Message number: 601

• Message text: No authorization to download

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE0601 - No authorization to download ?

  The SAP error message CE0601, which states "No authorization to download," typically occurs when a user attempts to download data from SAP to their local system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can happen in various contexts, such as downloading reports, data extracts, or files from SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions that govern data download activities.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings may restrict downloads for specific user groups or roles.
  Data Security Policies: Organizational policies may prevent certain users from downloading sensitive data to ensure data security and compliance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, such as S_DATASET (for file access) or S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for downloading data.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  Check the system settings and configurations that might restrict downloads. This may involve reviewing transaction codes, profiles, or specific settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding data download permissions to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: To check authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_DATASET: Controls access to files and directories.
  S_USER_AUTH: Controls user authorizations.
  
  
  Security Policies: Review your organization's data security policies to understand any restrictions on data downloads.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CE0601 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.