How To Fix DB886 - No upload authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 886

• Message text: No upload authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB886 - No upload authorization ?

  The SAP error message DB886 "No upload authorization" typically occurs when a user attempts to upload data into the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using transaction codes that involve data uploads (e.g., LSMW, BAPIs, or direct uploads).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the upload operation. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent data uploads.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict upload capabilities for specific users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the upload operation.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., S_DATASET, S_PROGRAM, etc.) for data uploads.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or basis team to request the necessary authorizations. Provide them with details about the operation you are trying to perform and the error message received.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the upload operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to uploads include:
  
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access (e.g., reading/writing files).
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization to execute specific programs or transactions.
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user-related activities.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DB886 error and successfully perform the data upload in SAP.