How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN059 - You are not authorized to upload files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You are not authorized to upload files

What causes this issue?

The user having started the report has insufficient user permissions for
transferring files.

System Response

The report stops processing and displays this message.

How to fix this error?

Ask your SAP system administrator for assigning the user permission to
your user account.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign the following authorization object to the user profile
S_GUI (Authorization for GUI activities) in authorization class BC_A
Field ACTVT (Activities) = 60

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN059 - You are not authorized to upload files ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN059, which states "You are not authorized to upload files," typically occurs when a user attempts to upload files in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with HR data or payroll information.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to upload files in the specific transaction or application.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for file uploads.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level settings that restrict file uploads for certain user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to file uploads, such as S_DATASET for file handling.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user's roles to include the required permissions.
  This may involve adding specific authorization objects or adjusting existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Check if there are any system-wide settings or configurations that might be preventing file uploads for certain user groups.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the correct procedures for uploading files and the necessary authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to file uploads include:
  
  S_DATASET: Controls access to the file system.
  S_USER_AUTH: Controls user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance, to check or modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance, to create or modify roles and their authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to file uploads and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and file handling in the specific SAP module you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYNL_EN059 error and successfully upload files in the SAP system.