How To Fix AFX_GLOBAL157 - You are not authorized to read archiving object &1

AFX_GLOBAL157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GLOBAL - Global Messages (Usable in All AFX Objects)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: You are not authorized to read archiving object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL157 - You are not authorized to read archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GLOBAL157, which states "You are not authorized to read archiving object &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access data related to an archiving object for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view archived data or when executing reports that involve archived objects.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specific archiving object. In SAP, archiving objects are used to manage the storage of data that is no longer actively needed in the database but must be retained for legal or business reasons. Each archiving object has associated authorization checks, and if a user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which