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

TQ109 - Overview

• 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