How To Fix XW012 - No authorization to retrieve data extracts from archive

XW012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization to retrieve data extracts from archive

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to retrieve data extracts from archive.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you need to perform this function, please contact your system
administrator to include the required authorization in your user
profile.
The authorization object is <DS:UO.F_TXW_TF>F_TXW_TF</> (Data retention
tool: Data extracts).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW012 - No authorization to retrieve data extracts from archive ?

  The SAP error message XW012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to retrieve data extracts from the archive. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access archived data but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to archived data is controlled through authorization objects, and if the user does not have the appropriate authorizations, they will encounter this error when trying to retrieve data extracts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XW012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the relevant