How To Fix RSDME022 - No authorization to write result file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No authorization to write result file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME022 - No authorization to write result file &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to write a result file in the context of data extraction or reporting. This error typically occurs in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment when a user attempts to execute a process that requires writing data to a file, but their user profile lacks the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorizations to write to the specified location or file.
  File Path Restrictions: The file path where the result file is being written may have restrictions or may not be accessible to the user.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user may not have the necessary roles or profiles assigned that include the required authorizations for file writing operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to file writing, such as S_DATASET (for file access) and S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles that include permissions for writing files.
  Ensure that the user has the S_DATASET authorization object with the appropriate activity (e.g., W for write access).
  
  
  
  Check File Path:
  
  Verify that the file path specified in the process is correct and accessible.
  Ensure that the directory has the necessary permissions set for the user or user group.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user retry the operation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_DATASET: Controls access to the file system.
  S_USER_AUTH: Manages user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and file handling in BW for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME022 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to write the result file.