How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION062 - Data destruction runs cannot be scheduled periodically

S_ARC_DESTRUCTION062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Data destruction runs cannot be scheduled periodically

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION062 - Data destruction runs cannot be scheduled periodically ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION062 indicates that data destruction runs cannot be scheduled periodically. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving and destruction processes within SAP systems, particularly when using the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or similar tools for managing data lifecycle.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The data destruction process may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the archiving object or the data destruction job.
  
  
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to schedule the data destruction run may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  System Settings: Certain system parameters or settings may prevent the scheduling of periodic jobs, such as job scheduling settings or background processing configurations.
  
  
  Technical Restrictions: There may be technical restrictions in the version of SAP you are using, or the specific archiving object may not support periodic scheduling.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the