How To Fix MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS039 - You have no archiving authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: You have no archiving authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS039 - You have no archiving authorization ?

  The SAP error message MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS039 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform archiving operations. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or execute archiving functions without the appropriate permissions assigned in their user profile.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile related to archiving activities. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for archiving.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a user group that is restricted from performing archiving tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for archiving.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to archiving include:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: This object controls access to archiving functions.
  S_DATASET: This object controls access to file operations, which may be relevant for archiving.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team. They can help you review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the archiving operation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to archiving authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS039 error.