How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION205 - You are not authorized to display data to be destroyed in the DB

S_ARC_DESTRUCTION205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: You are not authorized to display data to be destroyed in the DB

What causes this issue?

To be able to execute data destruction of database data, you need
authorization object S_ARCD_OBJ with activity <LS>16</> (<LS>Execute</>
) for the corresponding data destruction object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION205 - You are not authorized to display data to be destroyed in the DB ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION205 indicates that a user is attempting to access data that is marked for destruction in the database but does not have the necessary authorization to view this data. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving and destruction processes within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view or manage data that is scheduled for destruction.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions related to data destruction or archiving.
  Data Protection Policies: There may be organizational policies in place that restrict access to sensitive data, especially data that is marked for destruction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary