This centralizes authorization checks and avoids path errors.
: The file you are trying to write to is currently open in another application (like Excel), locking it from further changes. Security Settings SAP GUI Security Settings access denied sy-subrc 15
: Your Windows or Linux user account does not have write access to the specific folder. This is common when trying to save to protected directories like C:\ or C:\Windows\ . This centralizes authorization checks and avoids path errors
Navigate to your SAP GUI Options > Security > Security Settings . If the Status is set to "Custom," click Open Security Configuration . Ensure that the file path you are using is not being blocked by a "Deny" rule. This is common when trying to save to
If you’d like, provide the ST22 short dump details (program name, source line, call stack) or the specific code snippet and I’ll point to the exact authorization object/line to change.
The error SY-SUBRC = 15 is the SAP system’s way of saying, "I don’t recognize that you have any right to this action category." It is distinct from a simple value mismatch ( 4 ) and points to a deeper structural issue in the user’s authorization profile or in the design of the authorization check itself.