How To Fix /IBS/RB837 - You are not authorized to evaluate the archive, &1/&2 interval &3-&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 837

• Message text: You are not authorized to evaluate the archive, &1/&2 interval &3-&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB837 - You are not authorized to evaluate the archive, &1/&2 interval &3-&4 ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB837 You are not authorized to evaluate the archive, &1/&2 interval &3-&4 typically indicates that the user attempting to access or evaluate an archive does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or archiving processes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the specified archive.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for archiving and evaluating archives.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the archive object that the user is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to archiving, such as S_ARCHIVE, and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for evaluating archives.
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs additional permissions, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for accessing the archive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the specific configuration guide for the archiving process in your SAP system to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to archiving include:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: General authorization for archiving.
  S_DATASET: Authorization for accessing files and datasets.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check or modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles and their authorizations.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with the current business needs and security policies.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive functions like archiving.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /IBS/RB837.