How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION208 - You are not authorized to destroy data from the DB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: You are not authorized to destroy data from the DB

What causes this issue?

To be able to display the database data that you want to destroy, you
need the authorization object S_ARCD_OBJ with activity <LS>03</> (<LS>
Display</>) 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION208 - You are not authorized to destroy data from the DB ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION208 indicates that a user is attempting to delete or destroy data from the database but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error is typically encountered in the context of data archiving or data destruction processes within SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to execute the data destruction operation. In SAP, data destruction is a sensitive operation that requires specific permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can delete or destroy data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's role and authorization profile in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate roles or authorization objects. The relevant authorization object for data destruction is typically S_ARC_DESTRUCTION.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform data destruction operations. This may involve working with your SAP security team to update the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user is part of a role that should have the necessary permissions, review the authorization profiles associated with that role to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding data destruction and archiving to understand the specific authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the data destruction operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_ARC_DESTRUCTION: This object controls access to data destruction functions.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always follow your organization's policies regarding data management and destruction.
  Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive operations like data destruction to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulations.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.