How To Fix S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES021 - No authorization to set references

S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES - Message Class for ILM ArchiveLink Retention Management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization to set references

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to set references.

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?

Contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

The user needs authorization for authorization object S_ARCHIVE with
activity 01 for at least one archiving object. This authorization is
contained in role SAP_BC_ILM_ARCHIVELINK.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES021 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to set references in the Archive Link. This typically occurs when a user attempts to link documents or set references to archived documents but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects related to ArchiveLink, which are required to perform actions such as linking documents or managing references.
  
  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 that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for ArchiveLink operations.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to