How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1157 - You have no read or write authorization for file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: You have no read or write authorization for file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1157 - You have no read or write authorization for file &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1157 indicates that a user does not have the necessary read or write authorization for a specific file. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar applications where file access is required.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the file does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  File Permissions: The file itself may have permissions set that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect, leading to access issues.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for file access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust File Permissions:
  
  If you have access to the file system, check the file permissions and ensure that the user or the user group has the appropriate read/write access.
  If the file is on a network drive or external system, ensure that the user has the necessary permissions on that system.
  
  
  
  Correct File Path:
  
  Verify that the file path specified in the transaction or program is correct. Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect directory structures.
  
  
  
  Role Configuration:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include file access permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the required authorizations for the file access in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure that user roles and authorizations are properly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1157.