How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION204 - Cannot create a unique session number

S_ARC_DESTRUCTION204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Cannot create a unique session number

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S_ARC_DESTRUCTION204 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION204 ("Cannot create a unique session number") typically occurs in the context of archiving or data destruction processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a unique session number for the archiving process, which is necessary for tracking and managing the archiving sessions.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: There may be locks on the database tables that prevent the creation of a new session number.
  Session Management Problems: The session management tables may be corrupted or not properly maintained.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving or data destruction process can lead to this error.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes trying to create a session number simultaneously can lead to conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Database Locks:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant database tables. If locks are found, investigate and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archiving configuration is set up correctly.