How To Fix STC038 - No authority to read file &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC - Error Messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No authority to read file &1&2

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to read file &V1&&V2&.

System Response

Access to file &V1&&V2& is denied.

How to fix this error?

Check the privileges and ensure that the authorizations for
authorization object S_DATASET are assigned to your user as defined by
role SAP_BC_STC_USER.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC038 - No authority to read file &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message STC038 ("No authority to read file &1&2") typically occurs when a user or a background job does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific file in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when executing a background job, accessing a transport request, or running a program that requires file access.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or the background job does not have the required authorizations to read the specified file.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the expected location.
  Operating System Permissions: The underlying operating system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP system from accessing the file.
  Profile Parameters: Certain profile parameters may restrict file access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the file. You may need to adjust the user's roles or profiles.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Check the file path specified in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and that the file exists in that location.
  If the file is supposed to be generated by a job, ensure that the job has run successfully and created the file.
  
  
  
  Operating System Permissions:
  
  If the SAP system is running on a Unix/Linux or Windows server, check the file system permissions for the user under which the SAP application server is running.
  Ensure that the SAP user has read permissions for the file and the directory containing it.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the SAP profile parameters related to file access, such as rdisp/wp_no_spo or rdisp/wp_no_spo, to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team for assistance. They can help check system logs, user authorizations, and file system permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check the status of background jobs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to authorization issues and file access errors, as they may provide specific guidance or patches.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the STC038 error in your SAP system.