How To Fix BA147 - Archive file & was not created in the logon client

BA147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Archive file & was not created in the logon client

What causes this issue?

You tried to access an archive file which was created in a different
client from the logon client.

System Response

You cannot access the archive file for security reasons.

How to fix this error?

Access the archive file in the client in which it was created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA147 - Archive file & was not created in the logon client ?

  The SAP error message BA147 indicates that an archive file was not created in the specified logon client. This error typically occurs during the archiving process when the system is unable to generate the required archive file for various reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create archive files in the specified client.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the archiving configuration settings in the SAP system.
  File System Issues: The file system where the archive files are supposed to be created may be full, or there may be permission issues preventing file creation.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object being used may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  Client-Specific Settings: The logon client may have specific settings that prevent archiving.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.