How To Fix OA921 - You do not have authorization for archive administration

OA921 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 921

• Message text: You do not have authorization for archive administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA921 - You do not have authorization for archive administration ?

  The SAP error message OA921, which states "You do not have authorization for archive administration," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to archive administration does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorization for the user role trying to access archive administration functions. This can happen if:
  
  The user is not assigned to the appropriate roles that include archive administration permissions.
  The user’s profile lacks specific authorization objects related to archiving.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary roles, you will need to assign them. The roles should include the necessary authorizations for archive administration. Common roles that might include these permissions are:
  SAP_ALL (for