How To Fix PU809 - You are not authorized to delete file &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 809

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete file &

What causes this issue?

When working with the Transport Organizer, you could not access certain
operating system files to change them.
To avoid competing file accesses, semaphore files are created
beforehand, which can be deleted again once the file change being made
has been completed.
You are not authorized to delete such semaphore files. To avoid
inconsistencies and deadlocks, both the creation of semaphore files and
the actual file access required are not allowed.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

The file access authorizations are assigned with the authorization
object S_DATASET.
If you want to work with the Transport Organizer, obtain the
authorizations normally delivered with this object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU809 - You are not authorized to delete file & ?

  The SAP error message PU809, which states "You are not authorized to delete file &," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a file or object in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with transport requests, file management, or other system objects.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the delete operation. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  File Ownership: The file may be owned by another user or system, and the current user does not have the rights to delete it.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict file deletion based on specific criteria or user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete the file.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review File Ownership:
  
  Ensure that the user is the owner of the file or has been granted the necessary permissions to delete it. If not, the file may need to be deleted by the owner or an administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific authorization objects related to file management or the specific context in which the error occurred.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review system settings or configurations that could be affecting file deletion permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to file management include S_DATASET (for file access) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.