How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION106 - Could not delete entry &1&2&3&4 in ARC_DESTR_DL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Could not delete entry &1&2&3&4 in ARC_DESTR_DL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION106 - Could not delete entry &1&2&3&4 in ARC_DESTR_DL ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION106 indicates that there was an issue when trying to delete an entry from the ARC_DESTR_DL table. This table is typically related to the Archive Management functionality in SAP, which is used for managing archived data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Entry Not Found: The entry you are trying to delete may not exist in the ARC_DESTR_DL table.
  Database Lock: There may be a lock on the database table that prevents the deletion of the entry.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be referential integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of the entry.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Entry Existence: Verify that the entry you are trying to delete actually exists in the ARC_DESTR_DL table. You can do this by running a query in the database or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check if there are any locks on the ARC_DESTR_DL table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact your system administrator to resolve the locks.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the delete operation has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Check Data Integrity: Investigate if there are any referential integrity constraints that might be preventing the deletion. You may need to check related tables or dependencies.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: If the issue persists, consider running a database consistency check or consult with your database administrator to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SM12 (Lock Entries), SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Archive Management: Understanding how SAP Archive Management works can help in troubleshooting issues related to archiving and deletion of entries.
  Database Administration: Familiarity with database management and SQL queries can be beneficial for checking table entries and locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.