How To Fix SAFTN_XX135 - Module &1 contains different file owner(s).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTN_XX - SAF-T Cross-Module, Cross-Country

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Module &1 contains different file owner(s).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTN_XX135 - Module &1 contains different file owner(s). ?

  The SAP error message SAFTN_XX135 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the ownership of files within a specific module. This typically occurs when the files associated with a module are owned by different users or groups, which can lead to permission issues or inconsistencies in file access.
  Cause:
  
  
  File Ownership Mismatch: The files in the module are owned by different users or groups, which can happen due to various reasons such as:
  
  Files being created or modified by different users.
  Files being transferred or copied from different systems or environments.
  Changes in user permissions or ownership settings.
  
  
  
  Version Control Issues: If the module is under version control, different users may have checked in files, leading to ownership discrepancies.
  
  
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, file ownership may not have been preserved correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Ownership: 
  
  Use operating system commands (like ls -l in Unix/Linux) to check the ownership of the files in the module.
  Identify files that have different owners.
  
  
  
  Change Ownership:
  
  Use the appropriate command to change the ownership of the files to a consistent user or group. For example, in Unix/Linux, you can use the chown command:
  chown <desired_user>:<desired_group> <file_name>
  
  Ensure that all files in the module have the same owner.
  
  
  
  Review Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that the permissions for the files are set correctly so that the necessary users can access and modify them as needed.
  
  
  
  Version Control: 
  
  If using version control, ensure that all files are checked in by the same user or that ownership is consistent across the repository.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Module: 
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the module or re-import the files to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check SAP documentation for any specific guidelines related to file ownership and permissions for the module in question.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your system administrator for further assistance.