How To Fix SO188 - You do not have authorization to archive <&>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 188

• Message text: You do not have authorization to archive <&>

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE BWP_ARCHIVIEREN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

In order to obtain the required authorization:
INCLUDE BWP_ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO188 - You do not have authorization to archive <&> ?

  The SAP error message SO188, which states "You do not have authorization to archive <&>", typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an archiving operation does not have the necessary authorizations to execute that action. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when working with data archiving processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to access the archiving functions or to archive specific objects.
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO188 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for archiving typically include:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: This object controls access to archiving functions.
  S_DATASET: This object controls access to file operations, which may be relevant if the archiving process involves file handling.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the archiving operation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for archiving processes.
  Provide training or documentation on how to request additional authorizations if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the SO188 error. SAP frequently publishes notes that address common issues and provide solutions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Authorization check analysis
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SO188 error in SAP.