How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC2466 - No archive authorization for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC2 -

• Message number: 466

• Message text: No archive authorization for document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2466 - No archive authorization for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2466 No archive authorization for document type &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or manage archived documents of a specific document type in the SAP system. This error is related to the archiving process in SAP, which is used to manage data retention and storage efficiently.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the archived document does not have the required authorization for the specific document type indicated by &1.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users or roles.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for archiving activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles to include the required permissions. This can be done in transaction PFCG by adding the relevant authorization objects.
  The relevant authorization objects for archiving might include S_ARCHIVE or other document-specific objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to access the archived document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to archiving in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: General authorization for archiving.
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access, which may be relevant depending on how documents are archived.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on archiving and authorization management.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2466.