How To Fix BA421 - No authorization to execute write runs for destruction of data

BA421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No authorization to execute write runs for destruction of data

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute write runs for data destruction for
ILM object type &V1&.

System Response

Processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

Your user must be assigned authorization object S_ARCD_RES with activity
02 (change) and the corresponding object type (IRM_OBJTYP field).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA421 - No authorization to execute write runs for destruction of data ?

  The SAP error message BA421, which states "No authorization to execute write runs for destruction of data," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a write run for data destruction (such as archiving or deleting data) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, certain actions, especially those that involve data destruction or modification, require specific authorizations to ensure that only authorized personnel can perform these sensitive operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for executing write runs