How To Fix SPADS035 - No authorization to create file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPADS - Messages for Adobe Document Services

• Message number: 035

• Message text: No authorization to create file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPADS035 - No authorization to create file &1 ?

  The SAP error message SPADS035 ("No authorization to create file &1") typically occurs when a user attempts to create a file in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is often encountered in the context of using the SAP spool administration (transaction SPAD) or when generating output files.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user to create files in the specified directory or location. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  File System Permissions: The underlying file system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP application from creating files in the specified directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output device or file path may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPADS035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant activities, such as S_SPO_DEV (spool device authorization) and S_DATASET (authorization for file access).
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD and check the configuration of the output device being used.
  Ensure that the device is correctly set up to point to a valid file path where the user has write permissions.
  
  
  
  File System Permissions:
  
  Verify the permissions of the directory on the file system where the file is being created.
  Ensure that the SAP application server has the necessary permissions to write to that directory.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team. They can help check the system configuration, user roles, and file system permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_SPO_DEV: Authorization for Spool Devices
  S_DATASET: Authorization for File Access
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPADS035 error in your SAP environment.