Using DATASET - Not able to download file to desired destination

[Former Member]

Hello experts,

I am using OPEN DATASET, TRANSFER and CLOSE DATASET instead of the GUI_DOWNLOAD since it is not able to work in batch mode.

When I used my program to donwload into some pre-defined logical path of my server GUI_DOWNLOAD worked OK.

Now, I am trying to do the same but as far as I experienced OPEN DATASET doesn't allows me to input a different path which is not the (internally, and I don't know how it is...) predetermined. This is an extract from the coding:

data: D_MSG_TEXT(50), myFN(128) type c.

open dataset myFN for output
     in text mode
     encoding default
     with WINDOWS LINEFEED
     message D_MSG_TEXT.
break-point.	"<-- When I debug D_MSG_TEXT shows "Permission denied" msg
if  sy-subrc ne 0.
*** ErrorMsg ***
else.
    loop at itab into xtab.
        transfer xtab to myFN.
    endloop.
endif.
close dataset myFN.

If I enter as parameter: mytest1.csv (then it creates the file into this path: "usr/sap/MYSRV/instance/work")

But if I enter the complete path as I want:
myserver\info\mytest1.csv, it doesn't works and D_MSG_TEXT shows "Permission denied", only in debugging mode.

I talked to the basis team and they say everything is ok in authorization matters. Is there something wrong or that I am forgetting to use? Please need your help.

Best regards,

Bernardo

[Former Member]

Check whether you are using a path on the Application Server.

OPEN DATASET cannot process files on presentation server. I guess, the path you are using is present on your PC or some other server that is not the SAP application server.

[Former Member]

Hello Vishnu,

myserver\info\

is a server's location, not in my PC.

Regards,

Bernardo

[ben_currie]

The path has to already exist on the application server. If it does not then OPEN DATASET with not work

[Former Member]

Basis changed the location to another one having enough authorizations and it worked all Ok. Thank you all.

Bernardo