How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION061 - Connection test to XML DAS store ends with exception; end of program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Connection test to XML DAS store ends with exception; end of program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION061 - Connection test to XML DAS store ends with exception; end of program ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION061 indicates that there is an issue with the connection test to the XML DAS (Data Archiving Service) store. This error typically arises when there are problems with the configuration or connectivity to the XML DAS store, which is used for archiving data in SAP systems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The connection parameters for the XML DAS store may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the XML DAS store.
  Service Availability: The XML DAS service may not be running or may be down.
  Permissions: The user or service account used to connect to the XML DAS store may not have the necessary permissions.
  Firewall Settings: Firewall settings may be blocking the connection to the XML DAS store.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the XML DAS store in the SAP system. Ensure that the URL, port, and other parameters are correctly set.
  You can check the configuration in transaction code SARA (Archive Administration) under the settings for the archiving object.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to test the connectivity to the XML DAS store from the SAP server.
  Ensure that the server hosting the XML DAS store is reachable.
  
  
  
  Check Service Status:
  
  Ensure that the XML DAS service is running. If it is not, restart the service and check the logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Review Permissions:
  
  Check the permissions for the user or service account that is trying to connect to the XML DAS store. Ensure it has the necessary access rights.
  
  
  
  Firewall Configuration:
  
  Review firewall settings to ensure that they are not blocking the connection to the XML DAS store. Adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the SAP application logs and the logs of the XML DAS service for any additional error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving and the XML DAS store for detailed configuration and troubleshooting guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the S_ARC_DESTRUCTION061 error message.