How To Fix KE156 - You are not authorized to archive plan data

KE156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: You are not authorized to archive plan data

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to archive plan data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to obtain authorization for the
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE156 - You are not authorized to archive plan data ?

  The SAP error message KE156 ("You are not authorized to archive plan data") typically occurs when a user attempts to archive planning data in the Controlling (CO) module but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects to archive planning data. This is often related to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured correctly to allow certain users to perform archiving operations.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate user roles that include archiving permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary