How To Fix OA724 - Storage system message: No access to document to be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Storage system message: No access to document to be archived

What causes this issue?

An error was reported by the partner system.

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?

The reason for the error cannot be eliminated from the application.
Please inform your system administrator / content server administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA724 - Storage system message: No access to document to be archived ?

  The SAP error message OA724 ("Storage system message: No access to document to be archived") typically occurs when there is an issue with the access rights or configuration related to the archiving process in SAP. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to archive the document may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document or the archiving object.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be archived (e.g., it may be locked or in use).
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object or storage system may not be correctly configured, leading to access issues.
  Missing or Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location for the archived documents may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Document Not Found: The document may not exist in the system or may have already been archived.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document and perform archiving. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is eligible for archiving. If the document is locked or in use, it may need to be released or completed before archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the settings for the storage system and the archiving object are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the storage location for the archived documents is correctly defined in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Document Existence:
  
  Confirm that the document you are trying to archive actually exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SU53: Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.