How To Fix WME_ARCH067 - Error: Authorization (S_ARCH_ALL) to open the archive file is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Error: Authorization (S_ARCH_ALL) to open the archive file is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH067 - Error: Authorization (S_ARCH_ALL) to open the archive file is missing ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH067 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access an archive file. Specifically, the missing authorization is S_ARCH_ALL, which is required to perform actions related to archiving in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to access an archived document or file without having the appropriate authorization. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view, delete, or manage archived data.
  Solution:
  To resolve the WME_ARCH067 error, you need to ensure that the user has the required authorization. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorization:
  
  If the user does not have the S_ARCH_ALL authorization, you will need to assign it. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction code PFCG to modify the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the S_ARCH_ALL authorization object to the role.
  Ensure that the necessary activity (like display, create, delete) is included in the authorization object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user is part of a role that should have this authorization, ensure that the role is correctly configured and that the user is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_ARCH_ALL:
  
  This authorization object is related to archiving and is used to control access to archived data. It typically includes fields for the activity type and the object type.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that they are up to date and that users have the necessary access to perform their job functions.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WME_ARCH067 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to archived files in SAP.