How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION112 - Cannot delete entry in ARCHLNK_DL_IND (&1/&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Cannot delete entry in ARCHLNK_DL_IND (&1/&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION112 - Cannot delete entry in ARCHLNK_DL_IND (&1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION112 with the description "Cannot delete entry in ARCHLNK_DL_IND (&1/&2)" typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete an entry from the archive link database table ARCHLNK_DL_IND, but the deletion cannot be completed due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The entry you are trying to delete may still have references in other tables or may be linked to other objects that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of the entry.
  System Locking: The entry might be locked by another process or user, preventing its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check References: Investigate if there are any existing references to the entry you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to check the status of the archived objects.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Data Integrity Checks: Review the data integrity constraints that may be preventing the deletion. This may involve checking related tables or dependencies.
  Unlock the Entry: If the entry is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user/process that is holding the lock.
  Use Transaction SARA: If you are using the Archive Administration (transaction SARA), ensure that you are following the correct procedure for deleting archived data.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration), SARI (Archive Information System), and SARCH (Archive Object Management).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving and data management to understand the processes and constraints involved.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.