How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION216 - No authorization to execute data destruction runs

S_ARC_DESTRUCTION216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No authorization to execute data destruction runs

What causes this issue?

To be able to execute data destruction runs 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.

S_ARC_DESTRUCTION216 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION216 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute data destruction runs. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving and destruction processes within SAP systems, where sensitive or obsolete data is permanently deleted in compliance with data retention policies.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to perform data destruction operations, which are often restricted due to the sensitive nature of the data involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for data destruction.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The specific authorization object that controls access to data destruction runs is typically S_ARC_DESTRUCTION.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization for this object.