How To Fix XW014 - No authorization to retrieve view files from archive for data view &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No authorization to retrieve view files from archive for data view &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to retrieve view files from archive for data
view &V1&.

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_TV>F_TXW_TV</> (Data retention
tool: Data view queries).
The current activity code is &V2&, and the authorization group is &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW014 - No authorization to retrieve view files from archive for data view &1 ?

  The SAP error message XW014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to retrieve view files from the archive for a specific data view. This typically occurs in scenarios where archived data is being accessed, and the user lacks the required permissions to perform this action.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects that allow access to the archived data or the specific data view in question.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are 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 appropriate roles that include access to the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to add them. Common authorization objects related to archiving include:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: This object controls access to archived data.
  S_DATASET: This object controls access to the file system and may be relevant if the data view involves file access.
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the data view again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data view and archiving process to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_ARCHIVE: Access to archived data
  S_DATASET: Access to file system datasets
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.