How To Fix S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE017 - Missing authorization for object S_ARCHIVE

S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE - SN Object Extension Tool AKA "Swiss Knife"

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Missing authorization for object S_ARCHIVE

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S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE017 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ILM_SWISS_KNIFE017 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization for the object S_ARCHIVE. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to archiving or accessing archived data without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of authorization for the user to access or manipulate archived data. The authorization object S_ARCHIVE is used to control access to archiving functions in SAP, and if the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error.
  
  
  Check Current Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  Modify User