Wait—"No authorization"? Does this mean an SAP Authorization object (like S_DATASET or S_LOG_COM) is missing? This is the most common misconception.
However, SY-SUBRC 15 often appears during OPEN DATASET ... FOR INPUT even when the user has write permissions. Why? Because the directory might have been secured with a "Write-Only" mask (often used for drop-off points or interface directories where external systems drop files, and the SAP system is meant to consume them immediately). access denied sy-subrc 15
A batch job ran every night to write CSV files to /tmp/export/ . It worked for two years. Suddenly, every run fails with sy-subrc 15 . Wait—"No authorization"
Try saving the file to a "safe" location like your folder or Desktop . If it works there but not in the original folder, you likely need to contact your IT department to adjust your folder permissions. 3. Verify the Path in ABAP However, SY-SUBRC 15 often appears during OPEN DATASET
Ensure that the fields in your AUTHORITY-CHECK statement match the fields defined in the authorization object (transaction SU21 ). An extra or misspelled ID will cause a different return code (often 12), but a missing field assignment in the user role relative to the check's expectation can cause 15.