How To Fix COM_IPC_UI022 - No access authorization to open file &1 (error number &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IPC_UI - Message Texts from the UI Environment

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No access authorization to open file &1 (error number &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IPC_UI022 - No access authorization to open file &1 (error number &2) ?

  The SAP error message COM_IPC_UI022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary access authorization to open a specific file. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning (IP) or other applications that require file access.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specified file.
  File Permissions: The file itself may have restricted permissions set at the operating system level, preventing access.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  User Role Configuration: The user role may not be properly configured to include access to the necessary transactions or objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Ensure that the file path specified in the error message is correct and that the file exists in the specified location.
  
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  If the file is located on a server or shared drive, check the file permissions to ensure that the user has read access to the file.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level restrictions or configurations that may be affecting file access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the error is related to a specific application or module, review the configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Integrated Planning or the specific module you are working with for additional context on file access requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_IPC_UI022 error in SAP.