How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION036 - Job for data destruction could not be scheduled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Job for data destruction could not be scheduled

What causes this issue?

A data destruction job could not be released.
The job name was &V1&.
Information regarding the cause may be found in the last return code (in
parentheses) and the last message: &V3&.

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?

Analyze the cause (for example using the job log and the authorization
profile of the scheduling user) and delete the specified job from the
job administration if it has not been done automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION036 - Job for data destruction could not be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION036 indicates that a job for data destruction could not be scheduled. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving and destruction processes within SAP systems, particularly when using the Archive Management functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job scheduler may be down or not functioning correctly, preventing the job from being scheduled.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to schedule the job may not have the necessary authorizations to perform data destruction.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the data destruction settings.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) may prevent the job from being scheduled.
  Background Processing Issues: The background processing system may be overloaded or misconfigured, leading to job scheduling failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Scheduling: Verify that the job scheduling system is operational. You can do this by checking the job overview in transaction SM37.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to schedule data destruction jobs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and profiles.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object and data destruction. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction SM50 or SM66 to monitor system resources and ensure that there are no bottlenecks affecting job scheduling.
  Check Background Jobs: Review the status of background jobs in transaction SM37 to see if there are any failed jobs that might be causing issues.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the job could not be scheduled.
  Re-schedule the Job: If the issue was temporary, try to manually re-schedule the job using the appropriate transaction for data destruction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data archiving and destruction processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.