How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI668 - You are not authorized to upload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: You are not authorized to upload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI668 - You are not authorized to upload ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI668 indicates that a user is not authorized to upload files in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an upload operation (such as uploading a file to the SAP system) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  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 file uploads.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict file uploads for specific users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects for file uploads. Common authorization objects related to file uploads include:
  
  S_DATASET: This object controls access to the file system.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object controls user authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system settings allow file uploads. This may involve checking transaction RZ10 for profile parameters or other configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding user authorizations and file upload processes for more detailed information.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  RZ10: Profile Parameter Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully perform the file upload in SAP.