How To Fix STC040 - No authority to delete file &1&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC - Error Messages

• Message number: 040

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Access to file system 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 STC040 - No authority to delete file &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message STC040 "No authority to delete file &1&2" typically occurs when a user or process attempts to delete a file in the SAP system but lacks the necessary permissions to perform that action. This error is often encountered in the context of background jobs, transport requests, or file management operations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or the background job does not have the required authorizations to delete the specified file.
  File System Permissions: The underlying file system may have restrictions that prevent the deletion of files, regardless of SAP authorizations.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Incorrect File Path: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or the background job has the necessary authorizations to delete files. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG or using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review File System Permissions:
  
  If the file is located on a file system (e.g., application server), check the operating system permissions for the user under which the SAP instance is running. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete files in the specified directory.
  
  
  
  Check for File Locks:
  
  Investigate if the file is currently being used or locked by another process. You can use tools like lsof (on Unix/Linux) or check the file properties on Windows to see if it is in use.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Double-check the file path specified in the error message. Ensure that the file exists and that the path is correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can provide insights into system-level permissions and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: To check authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  ST22: To check for dumps that may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to STC040 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management and file handling for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the STC040 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.