How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE002 - You are not authorized to archive &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to archive &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE002 - You are not authorized to archive &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE002 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an archiving operation but does not have the necessary authorization to archive the specified object (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's archiving framework, which is used to manage data retention and storage.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to perform archiving operations for the specified object type.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for archiving typically include:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: This object controls access to archiving functions.
  S_DATASET: This object controls access to file operations, which may be relevant if the archiving process involves file handling.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user attempt the archiving operation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes related to archiving and authorization issues for any specific guidance or updates.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: To analyze user authorizations.
  PFCG: To manage roles and profiles.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_BCE_ARCHIVE002.