Access Denied Sy-subrc 15 !!top!! Jun 2026

When SY-SUBRC equals 15, it specifically indicates that an "Access Denied" error has occurred. This error typically arises when the program attempts to access or modify data that the user does not have permission to access. The reasons for this denial can vary:

AUTHORITY-CHECK OBJECT 'S_TCODE' ID 'TCD' FIELD 'VA01'. IF sy-subrc = 15. " Handle the specific 'Access Denied' logic here ENDIF. Use code with caution. access denied sy-subrc 15

This is the most frequent occurrence. A functional user tries to view a custom table ZEMPLOYEE_DETAILS or an HR table PA0001 . When SY-SUBRC equals 15, it specifically indicates that

In ABAP, sy-subrc is a system variable that tracks the success of the most recently executed statement. A value of means success, while anything else indicates a specific exception. Specifically, sy-subrc 15 is most commonly raised by function modules like GUI_DOWNLOAD or GUI_UPLOAD when the OS denies the SAP application access to a local file or directory. Common Causes of "Access Denied" (sy-subrc 15) IF sy-subrc = 15