Instead of raw AUTHORITY-CHECK , use the class methods which provide richer logging.
If you select from a view that includes an (like V_MAKPF with AUTH ), the database interface automatically adds an AUTHORITY-CHECK . A failure here sets SY-SUBRC = 15 silently, returning zero rows. access denied sy-subrc 15
If you encounter SY-SUBRC 15 during file operations, follow this troubleshooting checklist: Instead of raw AUTHORITY-CHECK , use the class
And redirect to SU53 dynamically:
While RC 15 is an SAP-level error, the SAP service user (e.g., adm ) must still have physical read/write access to the folder on the Linux/Windows server. If the SAP internal check passes but the OS blocks it, you might sometimes see a different return code, but it is always good practice to ensure the adm user owns the directory. Summary of Resolution Steps Transaction ST01 / SU53 Maintain File Security SM30 -> Table SPTH Define Logical Paths Update User Roles PFCG (Object S_DATASET) If you encounter SY-SUBRC 15 during file operations,