How To Fix BA150 - Archiving session & is not linked to the spool list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Archiving session & is not linked to the spool list

What causes this issue?

You tried to display the spool list for an archiving session in archive
management in transaction SARA.

System Response

It is not possible to display the spool list from here since the spool
ID is not stored in archive management.

How to fix this error?

Try to display the spool list using output contol for the spool
(transaction SP01).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA150 - Archiving session & is not linked to the spool list ?

  The SAP error message BA150 indicates that an archiving session is not linked to a spool list. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to archive data that has not been properly processed or linked to a spool request. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Spool List: The archiving session may not have a corresponding spool list generated during the execution of the report or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the archiving object or the archiving process itself.
  Incomplete Execution: The report or transaction that was supposed to generate the spool list may not have completed successfully.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent the creation of a spool list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Spool Requests: Verify if the spool request was generated for the archiving session. You can do this by checking the spool administration (transaction SP01) to see if there are any spool requests related to the archiving process.
  
  
  Re-run the Archiving Process: If the spool list is missing, you may need to re-run the archiving process. Ensure that the report or transaction is executed correctly and that it generates a spool list.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check for Errors: Look for any error messages in the job log or in the application log (transaction SLG1) that might indicate why the spool list was not created.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to create spool lists and perform archiving.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For archiving administration.
  SP01: For spool request management.
  SLG1: For application log analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the archiving object you are using. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving object you are working with, as different objects may have unique requirements and configurations.
  
  
  If the issue 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.