How To Fix BA171 - No logical path name found for file name &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No logical path name found for file name &1

What causes this issue?

No logical path has been assigned to the logical file name.

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 Basis Customizing. If necessary, assign a logical path to the
logical file name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA171 - No logical path name found for file name &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA171 "No logical path name found for file name &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specified file due to a missing or incorrectly configured logical path name. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to access files in the SAP system that are expected to be found in a specific directory or when using certain functionalities that require file access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical Path Name: The logical path name that is supposed to point to the physical file location is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical path name may be defined, but it points to an incorrect or non-existent physical directory.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory or file.
  File System Issues: The underlying file system may be down or inaccessible, leading to the inability to locate the file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define or Correct Logical Path Name:
  
  Go to transaction code FILE or AL11 to check the logical file names and their corresponding physical paths.
  Use transaction code FILE to create or modify the logical file name. Ensure that the logical path is correctly defined and points to the right physical directory.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system for logical file names. This can be done in transaction FILE or by checking the relevant configuration tables (e.g., TBDL for logical file names).
  Ensure that the logical file name is correctly mapped to the physical file path.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the directory and files. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  File System Check:
  
  If the logical path is correct, check the underlying file system to ensure that it is accessible and that the files exist in the specified location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to file handling and logical file names for any additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names.
  AL11: To view the file system directories.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to file handling and logical path names.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA171 error and ensure that the logical path names are correctly configured in your SAP system.