How To Fix /SCMTMS/AC107 - You are not authorized to archive this business document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/AC -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: You are not authorized to archive this business document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC107 - You are not authorized to archive this business document ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/AC107 indicates that a user is not authorized to archive a specific business document in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an archiving operation without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to archive the business document. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions on who can archive them, based on business rules or configurations.
  Configuration Settings: The archiving settings in the system may not be properly configured, leading to authorization checks failing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to archive the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include archiving permissions for the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific document type in the TMS. Ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the archiving of that document type for the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving in TMS for any specific requirements or configurations that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the archiving process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to archiving in SAP include S_ARCHIVE, which controls access to archiving functions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCC1 (Client Copy), SARA (Archive Administration), and SARI (Archive Information System) for managing archiving processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on archiving in TMS.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support for further assistance.