How To Fix HH051 - Other file attributes (owner, ...) recommended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Other file attributes (owner, ...) recommended

What causes this issue?

The specified SAP program does not have the recommended attributes:
owner, group and/or access authorization are configured 'atypically'.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the program attributes to the recommended attributes 'chown',
'chgrp' and/or 'chmod' using the usual operating system commands
(possibly as user 'root').
If more than one SAP program is configured 'atypically',
you can adjust the attributes for all SAP (Informix) programs with
the shell script '/usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/exe/run/saproot.sh' (as user
'root').

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH051 - Other file attributes (owner, ...) recommended ?

  The SAP error message HH051, which states "Other file attributes (owner, ...) recommended," typically relates to issues with file permissions or attributes in the context of SAP's handling of external files or directories. This message often appears when the system detects that certain file attributes, such as ownership or permissions, do not meet the recommended settings for optimal operation.
  Cause:
  
  File Permissions: The file or directory may not have the correct permissions set, which can prevent SAP from accessing or modifying the file as needed.
  File Ownership: The ownership of the file may not be set to the appropriate user or group that SAP requires for access.
  Security Settings: Security settings on the operating system level may restrict access to the files or directories that SAP needs to interact with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Use operating system commands (like ls -l on Unix/Linux) to check the current permissions of the file or directory.
  Ensure that the SAP user has the necessary read, write, and execute permissions.
  
  
  
  Change File Ownership:
  
  If the ownership is incorrect, you can change it using the chown command (e.g., chown sapuser:sapgroup filename on Unix/Linux).
  Ensure that the file is owned by the user under which the SAP application server is running.
  
  
  
  Adjust Security Settings:
  
  Review any security policies or settings that may be affecting file access.
  Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary rights to access the files.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or the official documentation for specific recommendations regarding file attributes and permissions for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or specific instructions related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more insight into the issue.
  Operating System Documentation: Consult the documentation for your operating system for commands and best practices related to file permissions and ownership.
  
  By addressing the file attributes as recommended, you should be able to resolve the HH051 error and ensure that SAP can access the necessary files without issues.