How To Fix SY553 - Error while saving locally. SY-SUBRC = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Error while saving locally. SY-SUBRC = &

What causes this issue?

The following table contains the description of return value SY-SUBRC =
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

1: file write error
2: no batch
3: gui refuse filetransfer
4: invalid type
5: no authority
6: unknown error
7: header not allowed
8: separator not allowed
9: filesize not allowed
10: header too long
11: dp error create
12: dp error send
13: dp error write
14: unknown dp error
15: access denied
16: dp out of memory
17: disk full
18: dp timeout
19: file not found
20: dataprovider exception
21: control flush error
22: other error

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY553 - Error while saving locally. SY-SUBRC = & ?

  The SAP error message SY553, which states "Error while saving locally. SY-SUBRC = &", typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to save data locally in the SAP system. The SY-SUBRC variable provides additional information about the specific error encountered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The local file system may be full, or there may be permission issues preventing the SAP application from writing to the specified location.
  Invalid Path: The path specified for saving the file may be incorrect or does not exist.
  Network Issues: If the save operation involves network paths, there may be connectivity issues.
  SAP GUI Configuration: There may be issues with the SAP GUI configuration or settings that affect local file saving.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the save operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is enough disk space on the local machine or the specified directory.
  Verify Path: Double-check the path where you are trying to save the file. Make sure it is correct and accessible.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory.
  Network Connectivity: If saving to a network location, check your network connection and ensure that the network path is accessible.
  SAP GUI Settings: Review the SAP GUI settings to ensure they are configured correctly for local file saving.
  Check SY-SUBRC Value: The value of SY-SUBRC can provide more specific information about the error. You can look up the specific value in the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for further analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: If you are using specific transaction codes when encountering this error, it may be helpful to look for known issues related to those transactions.
  User Authorizations: Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations for the actions you are trying to perform.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.