How To Fix EA558 - No authorization for deleting file &

EA558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 558

• Message text: No authorization for deleting file &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA558 - No authorization for deleting file & ?

  The SAP error message EA558 "No authorization for deleting file &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to delete a specific file in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to delete a file from the application server or a specific directory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete operation. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  File System Permissions: The underlying file system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP application from deleting files, regardless of SAP authorizations.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Incorrect File Path: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in