How To Fix PH101 - You are not authorized to perform activity &2 for archiving object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 101

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform activity &2 for archiving object &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to perform activity &V3&: "&V2&" for
<DS:GLOS.archiving_object>archiving object</> &V1&.

System Response

The action cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Issue the required authorization, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH101 - You are not authorized to perform activity &2 for archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message PH101 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity related to an archiving object. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute an archiving process (such as archiving data or accessing archived data) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message PH101 is triggered due to insufficient authorization for the user role in relation to the archiving object. The message format is as follows:
  
  &1: Archiving object (e.g., a specific data type or module)
  &2: Activity (e.g., read, write, delete)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user profile and roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for the archiving object in question. Common authorization objects related to archiving include:
  
  S_ARCH: Archive object authorization
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific archiving object and activity.
  
  
  
  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.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 activity again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific archiving objects to understand the required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the PH101 error message.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC3: For checking the status of archiving sessions.
  SARA: For managing archiving objects and processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PH101 error message in SAP.