How To Fix PT027 - User & does not have authorization for this archiving procedure

PT027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 027

• Message text: User & does not have authorization for this archiving procedure

What causes this issue?

You do not have the correct authorization for the authorization object
'S_WFAR_PRI'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administration.
For more information, see the documentation for the authorization object
S_WFAR_PRI (transaction SU03).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT027 - User & does not have authorization for this archiving procedure ?

  The SAP error message PT027 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific archiving procedure. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data archiving functionality, which is used to manage data retention and system performance.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific archiving procedure. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for archiving.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the authorization checks associated with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PT027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what