How To Fix LCM_COMMON098 - No authorization for the selected archiving action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No authorization for the selected archiving action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON098 - No authorization for the selected archiving action ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON098 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific archiving action within the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute an archiving process (such as archiving data or accessing archived data) without the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the permissions required for archiving actions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to archiving functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LCM_COMMON098 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is