How To Fix BA013 - All available file names are already being used

BA013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 013

• Message text: All available file names are already being used

What causes this issue?

The name space for the platform-independent file name &V1& is already
occupied by existing files.

System Response

No more archive files willl be created. The archiving session has been
terminated.

How to fix this error?

You can either remove the existing files from the data carrier, or you
can change the name space for the platform-independent file names &V1&.
For client-independent file names <DS:TRAN.FILE>execute activity</>.
For client-dependent file names <DS:TRAN.FILE>execute activity</>.
At runtime, the system fills the variables "<(><<)>PARAM_1>", "
<PARAM_2>" and "<PARAM_3>" to construct a file name.
The runtime variable "<PARAM_1>" is replaced with the current
archiving object by the application ID "<(><<)>PARAM_3>". "<PARAM_2>"
represents a character between O and 9 or between A and Z. If you use
the runtime variable "<PARAM_2>", you can create up to 36 different
file names.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA013 - All available file names are already being used ?

  The SAP error message BA013, which states "All available file names are already being used," typically occurs in the context of batch input sessions or when dealing with file handling in SAP. This error indicates that the system has reached the limit of file names that can be used for a particular operation, such as batch input processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhaustion of File Names: The system has a predefined limit on the number of file names that can be used simultaneously. If all available file names are in use, you will encounter this error.
  Long-Running Sessions: If there are long-running batch input sessions or processes that have not been completed or released, they may be holding onto file names.
  Configuration Limits: The configuration settings in the SAP system may limit the number of file names that can be allocated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any active batch input sessions or