How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION078 - Could not find expiration date 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: 078

• Message text: Could not find expiration date for resource &1&2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION078 - Could not find expiration date for resource &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION078 indicates that the system could not find the expiration date for a specified resource. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving or data destruction processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with archived data or objects that are supposed to be deleted or expired.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Expiration Date: The resource (object) in question does not have an expiration date set in the system. This could happen if the object was not properly archived or if the metadata for the object is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for archiving or data destruction may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the expiration date.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that prevent the system from accessing the expiration date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the expiration date of the resource.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Resource: Verify that the resource (identified by &1&2&3&4 in the error message) exists and is correctly configured in the system. Ensure that it has an expiration date set.
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings: Check the archiving settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly configured. This includes verifying the archiving object and the associated settings.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that there are no integrity issues. You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of archived objects.
  
  
  Update Expiration Date: If the expiration date is missing, you may need to manually update it or reprocess the archiving for the object to ensure that the expiration date is set correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the resource and its metadata.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and data destruction for any specific guidance or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SAC1 (Archive Object Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving and data destruction processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.