How To Fix XW020 - You have no read authorization for file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You have no read authorization for file &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to open file &v1& for reading.

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?

Please assign authorizations for authorization object S_DATASET.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW020 - You have no read authorization for file &1 ?

  The SAP error message XW020, which states "You have no read authorization for file &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a file in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary read permissions. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access a file in the SAP application server or when dealing with external files.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to read the specified file. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the expected location.
  File System Permissions: The underlying operating system may have restrictions that prevent the SAP system from accessing the file.
  Profile Parameters: Certain profile parameters may restrict access to files or directories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for file access.
  
  
  
  Review File Path:
  
  Verify that the file path specified in the error message is correct and that the file exists in that location.
  Check for any typos or incorrect directory structures.
  
  
  
  Operating System Permissions:
  
  If the file is located on the application server, check the file system permissions on the server to ensure that the SAP user has read access to the file.
  You may need to involve your system administrator to check and modify the file permissions.
  
  
  
  Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the SAP profile parameters related to file access, such as rdisp/wp_no_spo or rdisp/wp_no_spo, to ensure they are set correctly.
  Adjust any parameters that may be restricting file access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to file access and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to file access include S_DATA and S_FILE.
  Transaction Codes: Use SU01 to manage user authorizations and roles, and PFCG to manage roles and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to file access and authorization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XW020 error message in SAP.