How To Fix /AIF/PERSISTENCY002 - Authorization required to archive &1 interfaces

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/PERSISTENCY -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Authorization required to archive &1 interfaces

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/PERSISTENCY002 - Authorization required to archive &1 interfaces ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/PERSISTENCY002 Authorization required to archive &1 interfaces typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations on the specified interfaces in the Application Interface Framework (AIF). This error is related to the archiving of messages or data in AIF, which is a framework used for managing and monitoring interfaces in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user executing the archiving operation does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for archiving specific interfaces.
  Interface-Specific Restrictions: Certain interfaces may have specific authorization checks that are not met by the current user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Identify the necessary authorization objects for archiving in AIF. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_AIF_ADM (for AIF administration)
  S_AIF_ARCHIVE (for archiving operations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the archiving operation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for AIF to understand the authorization requirements and best practices for managing user roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AIFMON - AIF Monitoring
  AIFARCH - AIF Archiving
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to AIF and archiving.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization error and successfully perform the archiving operation for the specified interfaces in SAP AIF.