Can't save the illustration. You do not have enough access privileges. ID: -5000

Getting this error message in Illustrator now after CC updates and Mac OS Update.

Adobe AI Version. 26.2.1

Mac OS Monterey 12.3.1

Saving files to a 6TB Seagate External Drive. This has been working for a year with no issues.

Just doing a general "Save" after making some revisions to the file.

Correct answer Kevin Stohlmeyer

Go to your Mac System Preferences/Security and Privacy and grant Illustrator Full Disk Access.

Participant

Thank you excellent advice that WORKED!

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Community Expert

Go to your Mac System Preferences/Security and Privacy and grant Illustrator Full Disk Access.

Participant

thank you so so so much Kevin! this worked perfectly for me

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