How To Fix PH124 - Authorization problems when accessing the data for the archiving object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Authorization problems when accessing the data for the archiving object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH124 - Authorization problems when accessing the data for the archiving object ?

  The SAP error message PH124 indicates that there are authorization problems when trying to access data related to a specific archiving object. This error typically arises when a user does not have the necessary permissions to access the archived data or perform actions related to the archiving process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the archiving object.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific archiving object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the archiving object that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles that remove previously granted access can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the archiving object. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to the archiving process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects for the archiving object in question. Common authorization objects related to archiving include S_ARCHIVE and S_DATASET.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: Authorization for archiving
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and archiving objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues leading to the PH124 error message.