/EACC/ARCHIV029 - You have a display authorization for archiving but cannot make changes

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/ARCHIV -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You have a display authorization for archiving but cannot make changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV029 - You have a display authorization for archiving but cannot make changes ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/ARCHIV029 indicates that a user has display authorization for archiving but lacks the necessary permissions to make changes to the archiving settings or data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Archive Management, where users may have different roles and authorizations based on their responsibilities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user has been assigned a role that allows them to view archived data but does not include the necessary permissions to modify or delete archived data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be correctly configured to include the required authorization objects for archiving activities.
  User Profile: The user profile may not have been updated to reflect the necessary permissions for archiving tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role assigned to the user includes the necessary authorization objects related to archiving, such as:
  
  S_ARCHIVE (Archive Management)
  S_DATASET (Authorization for file access)
  
  
  If you do not have the necessary access, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the archiving functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for archiving in SAP. This includes understanding the roles and permissions required for different archiving tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to archiving and authorization issues. You can search for notes related to /EACC/ARCHIV029 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Archive Management to understand the roles and responsibilities associated with archiving processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.