How To Fix CODD_CODE_EXCHANGE037 - No authority to read the file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CODD_CODE_EXCHANGE - Messages for customizing exchange

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No authority to read the file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CODD_CODE_EXCHANGE037 - No authority to read the file ?

  The SAP error message CODD_CODE_EXCHANGE037 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific file. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Code Exchange or when accessing certain files or data objects within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to access the file. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or permissions to access the file.
  File Ownership: The file may be owned by another user or group, and the current user does not have access rights.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain files or directories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CODD_CODE_EXCHANGE037 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required files.
  
  
  
  File Permissions:
  
  If the file is on a file system, check the file permissions to ensure that the user or user group has read access to the file.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific file or functionality to understand any specific authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and permissions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the context, you may need to check specific authorization objects related to file access, such as S_DATA or S_FILE.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CODD_CODE_EXCHANGE037 error.