How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION066 - Destruction of archive files in archiving session &1 started

S_ARC_DESTRUCTION066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Destruction of archive files in archiving session &1 started

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S_ARC_DESTRUCTION066 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION066 indicates that the destruction of archive files in a specific archiving session has started. This message is typically informational rather than an error, but it can be associated with issues if the destruction process does not complete as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Session: The message is triggered when an archiving session is initiated to delete or destroy archived files. This is part of the data lifecycle management in SAP.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to automatically delete archived data after a certain period or based on specific criteria.
  User Action: A user or administrator may have manually initiated the destruction of archived files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor the Process: Check the status of the archiving session to ensure that the destruction process completes successfully. You can do this by navigating to the archiving administration transaction (e.g., SARA).
  Check Logs: Review the logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the destruction