How To Fix SXMSF187 - You do not have authorization to read the archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: You do not have authorization to read the archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF187 - You do not have authorization to read the archive ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF187, which states "You do not have authorization to read the archive," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when a user attempts to access archived messages or data without the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to access the archived data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles/Profiles: The user does not have the required roles or profiles that grant access to the archive.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to message archiving are not included in the user's profile.
  User Restrictions: The user may have restrictions that prevent access to certain data or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the archiving functions. Common roles that might be required include:
  
  SAP_BC_XI_ADMIN
  SAP_BC_XI_MONITOR
  
  
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to archiving, such as S_ARCHIVE, and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the archive again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for more detailed information on authorization requirements for archiving in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SXMB_MONI: For monitoring messages in XI/PI.
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SU01: For user maintenance.
  SU53: For authorization check.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: This object controls access to archiving functions.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object controls user authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.