How To Fix /SCMTMS/GATEWAY025 - Only the file owner (&1) is allowed to delete or replace the file

/SCMTMS/GATEWAY025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GATEWAY -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Only the file owner (&1) is allowed to delete or replace the file

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/SCMTMS/GATEWAY025 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GATEWAY025 indicates that there is an issue with file permissions in the SAP system, specifically related to the deletion or replacement of a file. The message states that only the file owner (identified as &1) is allowed to perform these actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Ownership: The error typically occurs when a user who is not the owner of the file attempts to delete or replace it. In SAP, file permissions are strictly enforced, and only the user who created the file (the owner) has the rights to modify or delete it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform file operations, even if they are not the owner.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Ownership: Verify who the owner of the file is. You can do this by checking the file properties in the SAP system or the