Access Denied Sy-subrc 15 __exclusive__ ❲ESSENTIAL • SERIES❳
Look for entries where the "Return Code" is 15. It will show you the exact values the system was looking for versus what the user provided. Step 3: Check User Buffer
In the context of SAP authorization checks (the AUTHORITY-CHECK statement), return codes usually follow a standard pattern. While 4 is the most common failure code, access denied sy-subrc 15
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. Look for entries where the "Return Code" is 15
If you are seeing an "Access Denied" or "Authorization Failed" message associated with return code 15, What does sy-subrc = 15 mean? While 4 is the most common failure code,
You can try to reset the buffer by entering /$TAB in the command field (use with caution in production). Step 4: Debugging the ABAP
If SU53 is inconclusive (which happens with complex nested function calls), use a system trace: Go to or STAUTHTRACE . Select "Authorization Check."
Use transaction to view the user's current authorization buffer.