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

SO188 - Overview

• 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