How To Fix S_ARC_DESTRUCTION220 - Invalid application component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Invalid application component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION220 - Invalid application component ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_DESTRUCTION220, which indicates "Invalid application component," typically arises in the context of authorization checks or when dealing with application components in SAP systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or functionalities that require specific authorizations related to application components.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations for the application component they are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The application component may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the error.
  Transport Issues: If the application component was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  User Role Issues: The user role assigned may not include the necessary components or may be outdated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check failure.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary access to the application component.
  
  
  
  Review Application Component Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the application component is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects. Ensure that all necessary objects related to the application component have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  If the user roles are outdated, consider updating them or reassigning the user to a role that includes the necessary authorizations for the application component.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application component for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-level issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the application component in question.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and object management, to better understand how to resolve authorization-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the S_ARC_DESTRUCTION220 error effectively.