How To Fix PT041 - No authorization for archiving device

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 041

• Message text: No authorization for archiving device

What causes this issue?

In archive customizing, you can assign an archive device to an archive.
Otherwise, the value from the profile parameter 'rspo/default_archiver'
is used, or the default value 'ARCH'. However, the user does not haev
authorization for this device.

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?

Assign the corresponding authorization to the user. The system checks
against the authorization object 'S_SPO_DEV'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT041 - No authorization for archiving device ?

  The SAP error message PT041, which states "No authorization for archiving device," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or use an archiving device (such as a storage system or a specific archiving object) without having the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to archive data or access archived data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified archiving device.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archiving device may not be correctly configured in the system, or the user may be trying to access a device that is not available or not properly set up.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the archiving process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the archiving device are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles or authorizations to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific archiving object and device.
  
  
  
  Verify Archiving Device Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the archiving device in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the archiving object is properly defined and that the device is active and accessible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to archiving may include S_ARCHIVE or others depending on the specific archiving process being used.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.