How To Fix T2541 - No authorization to read file &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T2 - General Treasury

• Message number: 541

• Message text: No authorization to read file &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to import a file via the application server for which
you have no authorizaion.

How to fix this error?

If you ought to have authorization, notify your user administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T2541 - No authorization to read file & ?

  The SAP error message T2541, which states "No authorization to read file &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific file or directory in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a file on the application server or when attempting to read a file from the operating system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified file.
  File Permissions: The file or directory permissions on the operating system level may not allow the SAP user to read the file.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  Profile Parameters: Certain profile parameters may restrict access to files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for file access are included.
  
  
  
  File Permissions:
  
  If you have access to the operating system, check the file permissions to ensure that the SAP user has read access to the file.
  Use operating system commands (like ls -l on Unix/Linux) to check the permissions and modify them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Ensure that the file path specified in the transaction or program is correct and that the file exists at that location.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the SAP profile parameters related to file access (e.g., rdisp/wp_no_spo or rdisp/wp_no_spo) to ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance. They can help check system logs and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  AL11: Display SAP directories (to check file locations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to file access and authorization errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization concepts and file handling for more detailed information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the T2541 error in your SAP system.