How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION094 - ARCHIV_DELETE_META: Error during authorization (AL:&1/&2 BOR:&3/&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 094

• Message text: ARCHIV_DELETE_META: Error during authorization (AL:&1/&2 BOR:&3/&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION094 - ARCHIV_DELETE_META: Error during authorization (AL:&1/&2 BOR:&3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION094 ARCHIV_DELETE_META: Error during authorization (AL:&1/&2 BOR:&3/&4) typically occurs when there is an issue with authorizations related to archiving or deleting metadata in the SAP system. This error is associated with the archiving process, specifically when trying to delete archived data or metadata.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the archiving or deletion process does not have the necessary authorizations. The error message indicates that the user lacks the required permissions for the specified object types (AL - Archive Object, BOR - Business Object).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the archiving object settings or in the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for archiving and deleting metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the archiving object in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks specific authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or add the missing authorizations to the user's profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for both the archiving object (AL) and the business object (BOR) mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the user's permissions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the archiving object in transaction SARA to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user has the necessary permissions to perform actions related to that object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, test the archiving or deletion process again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SARA: Archive Administration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on archiving and authorization management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to archiving and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.