How To Fix RE894 - No authorization for output file &

RE894 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 894

• Message text: No authorization for output file &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE894 - No authorization for output file & ?

  The SAP error message RE894 "No authorization for output file &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access or create the specified output file in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when generating reports, exporting data, or printing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the output file.
  File Path Issues: The specified output file path may not be accessible due to system restrictions or incorrect configuration.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to output file access, such as S_DATASET (for file access) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles