How To Fix CNV_MBT_SHELL071 - You do not have S_DATASET read authorizations in the system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_SHELL - Shell Creation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You do not have S_DATASET read authorizations in the system &

What causes this issue?

The RFC function module <ZH>CNV_MBT_SHELL_GET_FILES</> uses the
<DS:UO.S_DATASET>S_DATASET</> authorisation object. This is called for
the given directory and read authorisations are required.

System Response

The system can not access the required files and stops the activity.

How to fix this error?

This error should not occur when the LT RFC user gots the right SAP LT
user roles assigned.
Check the authority of the SAP LT RFC user.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL071 - You do not have S_DATASET read authorizations in the system & ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_SHELL071 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to read datasets in the system. This is typically related to the authorization object S_DATASET, which controls access to the file system and datasets in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires reading from the file system (such as accessing files or directories) but lacks the appropriate authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data migration, file uploads, or when executing certain programs that require file access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign the Required Authorization:
  
  The authorization object S_DATASET needs to be included in the user's roles.