SAP restricts which directories can be accessed using OPEN DATASET to ensure security.
If you are stuck, follow these steps to narrow down the cause:
Consider a standard authorization object like (Transaction Code Check). The object has two fields: access denied sy-subrc 15
This article provides a deep dive into the common causes, troubleshooting steps, and solutions for solving sy-subrc 15 in SAP environments. What is SY-SUBRC = 15 ?
Alternatively, use or STAUTHTRACE to capture a system-wide trace of the specific user. Look closely at the return code column next to the failed authorization object. Check User Profile Counts via SU01 View the user's profile tab in transaction SU01 . SAP restricts which directories can be accessed using
Whenever an authorization object is validated using the AUTHORITY-CHECK syntax, the system evaluates the user's master record against the fields provided in the code. It then populates SY-SUBRC with a numeric value indicating the result. Decoding SY-SUBRC = 15: "Access Denied"
To put code 15 into perspective, look at how SAP categorizes authorization return codes: What is SY-SUBRC = 15
When working with file operations in SAP ABAP—specifically when reading or writing files from the application server or the presentation server (GUI)—developers often encounter the dreaded sy-subrc = 15 . This return code is a generic message from SAP signifying that .
(For GUI downloads) Check saplogon.ini settings or the GUI security settings directly.