How To Fix BA148 - No archive files for archiving session &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No archive files for archiving session &

What causes this issue?

You tried to determine the status of the storage data in the storage
system for the archive files in archiving run &V1&. However, there are
no archive files available for this run.

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?

Mark an archiving run to which at least one archive file has been
assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA148 - No archive files for archiving session & ?

  The SAP error message BA148 "No archive files for archiving session &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find any archive files associated with a specific archiving session. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Files: The archive files may not have been created or may have been deleted after the archiving session was completed.
  Incorrect Archiving Session: The archiving session ID specified may be incorrect or does not correspond to any existing session.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system where the archive files are stored, such as permissions or path problems.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the failure to create or locate archive files.
  Transport Issues: If the archiving process was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Archive Files: Verify if the archive files exist in the specified directory. You can do this by checking the archive file storage location defined in the archiving configuration.
  Verify Archiving Session ID: Ensure that the archiving session ID you are using is correct and corresponds to an existing session.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Check the archiving configuration settings in transaction SARA to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the directory where the archive files are stored.
  Re-run Archiving Process: If the archive files are missing, you may need to re-run the archiving process for the relevant objects to generate the archive files again.
  Consult Logs: Review the logs for any errors or warnings that occurred during the archiving process. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SARA: This transaction is used for managing archiving sessions in SAP. You can use it to check the status of archiving sessions and view logs.
  Archiving Object: Each archiving session is associated with a specific archiving object. Make sure you are working with the correct object.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BA148 error and implement a solution to resolve it.