How To Fix CHANGE_RETENTION015 - You are not authorized for archiving object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHANGE_RETENTION - Change Expiration Date of Archiving Sessions

• Message number: 015

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have display authorization for archiving object &V1&.

System Response

No archiving data can be displayed for archiving object &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to request the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object S_ARCHIVE with the activity 03 (display) must
be assigned to your user. It must also be assigned to the archiving
object &V1& (field ARCH_OBJ) and work area &V2& (field APPLIC).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHANGE_RETENTION015 - You are not authorized for archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message "CHANGE_RETENTION015: You are not authorized for archiving object &1" indicates that the user attempting to perform an archiving operation does not have the necessary authorizations for the specified archiving object. This can occur when a user tries to archive data but lacks the required permissions in their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific archiving object.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for archiving.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings for the archiving object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 profile and check the assigned roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the archiving object in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If necessary, modify the authorization objects related to the archiving process. This may involve adding the required permissions to existing roles or creating new roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the specific configuration guide for the archiving object to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt the archiving operation again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving Objects: Each archiving object in SAP has specific authorization requirements. These can be found in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP Basis or security team.
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to archiving include S_ARCHIVE and others specific to the archiving object being used.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_USER_AUTH for checking user authorizations and PFCG for role maintenance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.