How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION015 - No authorization for executing destruction runs for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_DESTRUCTION - ILM: Data Destruction Message Class

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization for executing destruction runs for user &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to execute or schedule destruction runs for
deletion worklists of user &v1& and possibly other users.

System Response

You cannot add the deletion worklists to the selection of deletion
worklists to be included in the destruction run.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

Your user must be assigned authorization object S_ARCD_RUN with activity
16 (execute) and the corresponding user (field ARCDLUNAME).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION015 - No authorization for executing destruction runs for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION015 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute destruction runs in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving and destruction processes, where specific permissions are required to perform these actions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user who is attempting to execute the destruction run. In SAP, authorization checks are performed to ensure that users have the necessary rights to perform certain actions, especially those that can affect data integrity and compliance.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error (the user ID will be indicated in the error message as &1).
  
  
  Check Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations for executing destruction runs.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The relevant authorization object for destruction runs is typically S_ARCHIVE. You need to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  The specific fields to check in the authorization object may include:
  
  ACTVT (Activity): Ensure that the user has the activity for executing destruction runs (usually activity 01 for execute).
  ARCHIVE: Check if the user has access to the relevant archive object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles if Necessary:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to execute the destruction run again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization management works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Audit and Compliance: Destruction runs often relate to data retention policies and compliance regulations. Ensure that users who are granted access are aware of the implications of executing such runs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to data archiving and destruction.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, consider consulting with your SAP security team or SAP support for further assistance.