How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE001 - You are not authorized to archive '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to archive '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE001 - You are not authorized to archive '&' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE001 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an archiving operation for a specific object (denoted by &), but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform archiving for the specified object.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for archiving operations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The archiving process may be restricted for certain objects based on company policies or system configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects for archiving.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is required for archiving the object in question. Common authorization objects related to archiving include S_ARCHIVE and S_DATASET.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the archiving operation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving processes and authorization management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage roles and authorizations in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.