How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION075 - Legal holds selected in LHM_LH_PGATE_DL table for resource &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Legal holds selected in LHM_LH_PGATE_DL table for resource &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION075 - Legal holds selected in LHM_LH_PGATE_DL table for resource &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION075 indicates that there are legal holds on a resource, which prevents certain actions from being performed on that resource. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving or destruction processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with legal holds that are meant to preserve data for compliance or legal reasons.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or archive a resource (such as a document or data record) that is subject to a legal hold. Legal holds are implemented to ensure that certain data is retained and not deleted or modified, often due to legal, regulatory, or compliance requirements.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Legal Hold: Determine which legal hold is applied to the resource in question. You can do this by checking the LHM_LH_PGATE_DL table for the specific resource identifiers (represented by &1, &2, &3, &4 in the error message).
  
  
  Review Legal Hold Policies: Understand the policies and reasons for the legal hold. This may involve consulting with your legal or compliance department to ensure that the hold is still necessary.
  
  
  Remove or Modify the Legal Hold: If it is determined that the legal hold is no longer required, you can proceed to remove or modify the hold. This typically involves using the appropriate transaction codes or programs in SAP to update the legal hold status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing legal holds and data archiving processes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making changes to the legal hold status, attempt the original action again (e.g., deleting or archiving the resource) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing legal holds, such as those for archiving (e.g., SARA) or for managing legal holds (e.g., LHM).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Compliance Regulations: Be aware of any compliance regulations that may affect how legal holds are managed within your organization.
  
  If you are unsure about any steps or the implications of removing a legal hold, it is advisable to consult with your organization's legal or compliance team before proceeding.