How To Fix ARCH_ROUT009 - No suitable path extension found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ROUT - Archive Routing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No suitable path extension found

What causes this issue?

You wanted to use Archive Routing to determine a path extension.
However, the System was unable to find a path extension that matches the
archiving parameters.
This is usually the case, if the rules created in Archive Routing do not
correspond to the variant that was used in the write program.

System Response

Das System terminates the archiving session and no data is archived.

How to fix this error?

Check the Archive Routing rules and conditions in Customizing as well as
the information entered in the variant of the write program.

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 ARCH_ROUT009 - No suitable path extension found ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ROUT009: No suitable path extension found typically occurs in the context of archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable path or extension for the archiving process, which can hinder the ability to archive data effectively.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The archiving object may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This includes missing settings for the archiving path or incorrect file extensions.
  Path Not Defined: The path for the archiving process may not be defined in the system settings, or the defined path may not exist in the file system.
  File System Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the defined archiving path.
  Incorrect Archive File Type: The system may be expecting a specific file type or extension that is not present or incorrectly specified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archiving Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the configuration for the relevant archiving object to ensure that the paths and file extensions are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define or Correct the Path:
  
  Ensure that the archiving path is correctly defined in the system. You can do this in the transaction SARA under the relevant archiving object settings.
  If the path does not exist, create it in the file system.
  
  
  
  Verify File System Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to read/write to the defined archiving path. This may involve checking the operating system permissions for the directory.
  
  
  
  Check Archive File Types:
  
  Verify that the expected file types/extensions are correctly set in the archiving configuration. Ensure that the files being processed match the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to archiving.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.