How To Fix S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE020 - Missing read authorization for file &1

S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE - SN Object Extension Tool AKA "Swiss Knife"

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Missing read authorization for file &1

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S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE020 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE020 indicates that there is a missing read authorization for a specific file in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). This error typically arises when a user or process attempts to access a file for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user or the process does not have the required authorization to read the specified file. This can happen due to:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned does not include the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ILM configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to access issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary read