How To Fix BA137 - Name for new archive file: &

BA137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Name for new archive file: &

What causes this issue?

The system generated a new name for the next archive file to be
created.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA137 - Name for new archive file: & ?

  The SAP error message BA137 ("Name for new archive file: &?") typically occurs in the context of archiving data in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is expecting a name for a new archive file, but it has not been provided or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Archive File Name: The most common cause is that the user did not specify a name for the new archive file when prompted.
  Invalid Characters: The name provided may contain invalid characters or formats that are not acceptable for file naming conventions in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or name archive files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Valid Name: When prompted for the archive file name, ensure that you enter a valid name that adheres to the naming conventions (e.g., no special characters,