How To Fix S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES023 - No authorization to transfer Content Repositories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No authorization to transfer Content Repositories

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to transfer Content Repository definitions.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES023 - No authorization to transfer Content Repositories ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to transfer content repositories. This typically occurs in the context of SAP ArchiveLink, which is used for managing documents and content in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the transfer of content repositories. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to ArchiveLink.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions for content repository management.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the ArchiveLink functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  This will provide insight into which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for ArchiveLink, specifically:
  
  S_ARCHIV: ArchiveLink authorization object.
  S_ARC_COTR: Authorization for content repository transfer.
  
  
  If these objects are missing, you may need to add them to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you can either:
  
  Modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Create a new role specifically for ArchiveLink operations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on ArchiveLink and authorization management for more detailed information on required authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check user profiles.
  SUIM: User information system to analyze authorizations.
  SCC1: For client copy, if applicable in your scenario.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the S_ARC_ARCHLNK_MES023 error message.