How To Fix ILM_STOR206 - No authorization for opening file &1 for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No authorization for opening file &1 for &2

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to open &V1& files for &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign the required authorizations to your role.

Procedure for System Administrators

For more information, see the <LS>Installation and Configuration Guide
for ILM Database Store</> on SAP Service Marketplace at <LB>
http://service.sap.com/ilm</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR206 - No authorization for opening file &1 for &2 ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR206 indicates that there is no authorization for opening a specific file in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a file that they do not have the necessary permissions for, which can be related to file system permissions or SAP authorization roles.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the file specified in the error message.
  File System Permissions: The underlying file system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP application from accessing the file.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the ILM storage system may not be set up correctly, leading to access issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations in SAP to access the ILM storage. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Look for specific authorizations related to ILM and file access.
  
  
  
  Review File System Permissions:
  
  Verify the file system permissions for the file mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the user or the SAP application has the necessary read/write permissions on the file.
  If the file is located on a network share, ensure that the SAP application server has access to that share.
  
  
  
  Check ILM Configuration:
  
  Review the ILM configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly set up. This includes checking the storage settings and paths defined in the ILM configuration.
  Use transaction SICF to check the configuration of the ILM services.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the authorization failure.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if it relates to system-level permissions or configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ILM Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on Information Lifecycle Management for detailed information on configuration and authorization requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to ILM and authorization errors.
  User Roles: Familiarize yourself with the roles and authorizations required for ILM operations, which can be found in the SAP Help Portal or through your organization's SAP security documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ILM_STOR206 error.