How To Fix BA163 - System cannot access target directory &

BA163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 163

• Message text: System cannot access target directory &

What causes this issue?

Server of logical path not found or archive directory (target
directory) not accessible.

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?

Check the definition of the logical path and the availability of the
archive directory.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA163 - System cannot access target directory & ?

  The SAP error message BA163, which states "System cannot access target directory," typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to access a specified directory for various reasons. This error can occur in different contexts, such as during data transfers, file uploads, or when trying to access a directory for output files.
  Causes:
  
  Directory Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the target directory.
  Directory Path Issues: The specified directory path may be incorrect or may not exist on the server.
  Network Issues: If the target directory is on a network share, there may be network connectivity issues or the share may be unavailable.
  File System Issues: The file system may be full, or there may be other issues preventing access to the directory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the directory paths.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or the SAP system has