How To Fix OA920 - ArchiveLink: Specify an archive administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 920

• Message text: ArchiveLink: Specify an archive administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA920 - ArchiveLink: Specify an archive administrator ?

  The SAP error message OA920, which states "ArchiveLink: Specify an archive administrator," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a designated archive administrator for the ArchiveLink configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to access archived documents or when performing operations related to document management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive Administrator: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have an archive administrator defined in the ArchiveLink settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the ArchiveLink configuration, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ArchiveLink functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA920 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define an Archive Administrator:
  
  Go to transaction code OAC0 (ArchiveLink Administration).
  Navigate to the "Archive Administration" section.
  Ensure that an archive administrator is defined. If not, you can create a new entry by specifying the user who will act as the archive administrator.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the ArchiveLink configuration settings. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Check the relevant tables (like TARC for archive object configuration) to ensure that the archive object is correctly defined and linked to the archive administrator.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user trying to access the ArchiveLink functionality has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  If needed, assign the appropriate roles or authorizations to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC0: ArchiveLink Administration
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ArchiveLink for detailed configuration steps and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ArchiveLink and the OA920 error.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ArchiveLink administrator for further assistance.