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

XW020 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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