How To Fix TQ109 - no read authorization for source file: & in directory &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: no read authorization for source file: & in directory &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TQ109 - no read authorization for source file: & in directory & ?

  The SAP error message TQ109 indicates that there is no read authorization for a specified source file in a given directory. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access a file for which the user does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the transaction or program does not have the required authorizations to read the specified file.
  File System Permissions: The operating system permissions for the file or directory 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 in the specified location.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required directories or files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 file access. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify File System Permissions:
  
  Check the operating system permissions for the file and directory. Ensure that the SAP user (or the user under which the SAP instance is running) has read access to the file.
  You may need to consult with your system administrator to adjust the file permissions.
  
  
  
  Confirm File Path:
  
  Double-check the file path specified in the transaction or program. Ensure that the file exists in the specified directory and that the path is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Configuration:
  
  If the file is being accessed through a specific SAP configuration (like a logical file name), ensure that the configuration is set up correctly in transaction FILE or AL11.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  AL11: Display file directories.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for authorization objects related to file access, such as S_DATA or S_FILE.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on file handling and authorization management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TQ109 error in SAP.