How To Fix TXX121 - You do not have write authorization for file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXX - DARTX - XML-Based Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You do not have write authorization for file &1

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What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to overwrite the file.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign authorizations for the authorization object S_DATASET.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXX121 - You do not have write authorization for file &1 ?

  The SAP error message TXX121, which states "You do not have write authorization for file &1," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary permissions to write to a specific file in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to save data, export files, or modify configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to write to the specified file. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  File System Permissions: The underlying file system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP application from writing to the file. This could be due to operating system-level permissions.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing write access.
  Incorrect File Path: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist, leading to authorization checks failing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to write to the specified file. This can be done by checking the user's profile in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects, such as S_DATA or S_FILE, depending on the context of the file access.
  
  
  
  Review File System Permissions:
  
  Check the file system permissions for the directory and file in question. Ensure that the SAP application server has the necessary write permissions.
  If you have access, you can use operating system commands (like ls -l on Unix/Linux or checking properties on Windows) to review and modify permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for File Locks:
  
  Investigate if the file is being used by another process. If it is locked, you may need to wait until the other process releases the file or coordinate with the user/process holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Ensure that the file path specified in the error message is correct. If the file does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the path.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate further, especially if it relates to system-level configurations or settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  ST22 - Dump Analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  S_DATA - Data Access
  S_FILE - File Access
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for TXX121 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TXX121 error message in SAP.