How To Fix WS711 - No authorization to archive trading contract type &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No authorization to archive trading contract type &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS711 - No authorization to archive trading contract type &1 (&2) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS711 No authorization to archive trading contract type &1 (&2)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to archive a trading contract type in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. The system checks for specific authorizations related to archiving trading contract types, and if the user lacks these, the error WS711 is triggered.
  
  &1 = Trading contract type (e.g., a specific contract category like "TRC1")
  &2 = Additional information, often the object or action related to the authorization check
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, archiving certain business objects such as trading contracts requires specific authorizations. These authorizations are controlled via authorization objects and roles assigned to the user. If the user tries to archive a trading contract type without the required authorization, the system prevents the action and issues this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the user who is trying to perform the archiving.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace using transaction ST01 for detailed analysis.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for archiving trading contracts is typically V_TRC_ARCH or similar (depending on your SAP system version and configuration).
  This object controls access to archiving trading contract types.
  
  
  
  Assign Proper Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization for the trading contract type (&1).
  This usually involves adding the trading contract type to the user’s role under the relevant authorization object.
  The authorization field might be something like TRCTYPE (Trading Contract Type).
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to modify the roles.
  Add the missing authorization for the trading contract type.
  Generate and assign the updated role to the user.
  
  
  
  Test the Archiving Process Again:
  
  After updating the authorizations, have the user retry the archiving process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA – Archive Administration (used for archiving objects)
  SU53 – Display Authorization Check (to analyze failed authorizations)
  PFCG – Role Maintenance (to assign authorizations)
  ST01 – System Trace (authorization trace)
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Check your system’s specific authorization object related to trading contract archiving. It might differ based on SAP module or version.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to archiving and authorizations for trading contracts for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: User lacks authorization to archive the specified trading contract type.
  Solution: Grant the user the required authorization for the trading contract type via roles and authorization objects.
  Check: Use SU53 and ST01 to identify missing authorizations, then update roles in PFCG.
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact trading contract type and SAP system version for more tailored guidance.