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ERROR: User does not have appropriate authorization level for library library_name

The error can be caused by the setting of the READ-ONLY attribute on the folder. This attribute is ignored by Windows system and utilities, so you might find that you can manipulate the folder through Windows Explorer but not SAS.

To circumvent this problem, follow these steps:

1. Open a command-prompt window by selecting Start ► Run.
2. Type CMD in the Open field of the Run dialog box.
3. When the command prompt appears, submit the following command:

   attrib drive-name:\folder-name
   

   An R might appear in the output from this command, as follows:

   R     drive-name>:\folder-name
   

   If that happens, remove the R by submitting this command:

    attrib -r drive-name>:\folder-name
   

   If you need to change the attribute of a folder and its contents, use syntax such as:

    attrib -r "drive-name>:\folder-name\*.*" /s /d
   

For additional information on changing folder attributes, see the Microsoft help article You cannot view or change the Read-only or the System attributes of folders in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or in Windows Vista.

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