How To Fix D-173 - Data export aborted: no write permission for &

D-173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Data export aborted: no write permission for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-173 - Data export aborted: no write permission for & ?

  The SAP error message D-173, which states "Data export aborted: no write permission for &," typically indicates that the system is unable to write data to a specified location due to insufficient permissions. This can occur during data export processes, such as when exporting data to a file or database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the process attempting to perform the export does not have the necessary write permissions for the target directory or file.
  File System Issues: The target location may be on a file system that is read-only or has been restricted due to system policies.
  Incorrect Path: The specified path for the export may be incorrect or may not exist.
  User Role Restrictions: The user role assigned may not have the required authorizations to perform write operations in the specified location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account or service account executing the export has the necessary write permissions for the target directory