How To Fix ARC_DAS_CON004 - Store type file system cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARC_DAS_CON - XML DAS Connector: Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Store type file system cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You want to store an archive file via WebDAV in an archive store that
references a file system. This is not possible.

System Response

The system rejects the storage of the archive file.

How to fix this error?

Assign an archive store that is located on a WebDAV server to the
archive path under which you want to store the archive files.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON004 - Store type file system cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message ARC_DAS_CON004 indicates that the store type "file system" cannot be used in the context of the Data Archiving Solution (DAS). This error typically arises when there is a configuration issue or a problem with the file system settings in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The file system may not be properly configured in the SAP system settings.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file system.
  File System Not Available: The specified file system may not be mounted or accessible at the time of the operation.
  Incompatible File System Type: The file system type being used may not be supported by the SAP archiving process.
  Missing or Incorrect Path: The path to the file system may be incorrect or the directory may not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the settings for the archiving object you are working with and ensure that the file system is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP user has the necessary permissions to read/write to the specified file system.
  Check the operating system permissions for the directory where the files are being stored.
  
  
  
  Check File System Availability:
  
  Ensure that the file system is mounted and accessible from the SAP application server.
  You can use operating system commands to verify the status of the file system.
  
  
  
  Review File System Type:
  
  Ensure that the file system type you are trying to use is compatible with SAP archiving. Refer to SAP documentation for supported file systems.
  
  
  
  Correct Path:
  
  Verify that the path specified in the configuration is correct and that the directory exists.
  If necessary, create the directory or update the configuration with the correct path.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Data Archiving for detailed configuration steps and requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.