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