How To Fix PU807 - No authorization to read file &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 807

• Message text: No authorization to read file &

What causes this issue?

You tried to access file &V1& to change it but you do not have the
required authorization.
To be able to work with the Transport Organizer, you require
authorizations for accessing operating system files (read and write).

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

The file access authorizations are assigned via the authorization
object S_DATASET.
First obtain the authorizations provided for this object if you want to
work with the Transport Organizer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU807 - No authorization to read file & ?

  The SAP error message PU807 ("No authorization to read file &") typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific file or resource within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a file in the SAP application server or when executing a program that requires file access.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified file.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  Authorization Object Missing: The relevant authorization object for file access may not be included in the user's role.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level configurations that restrict access to certain files or directories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check the last authorization check for the user. This will show which authorization failed and why.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for file access.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., S_DATASET for file access).
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Ensure that the file path specified in the program or transaction is correct and that the file exists in that location.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check system-level configurations and ensure that the file system permissions are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as S_DATASET, which controls access to files in the SAP system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and file access permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PU807 error effectively.