How To Fix BA184 - No management data could be determined for file &1

BA184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 184

• Message text: No management data could be determined for file &1

What causes this issue?

The system tried to access the archive file &V1& in the storage system.
The required management data could not be (completely) determined.

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?

Inform SAP that this error has occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA184 - No management data could be determined for file &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA184, which states "No management data could be determined for file &1," typically occurs in the context of data processing or file handling within the SAP system, particularly in the area of data management or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary management data associated with the specified file. This could be due to the file not being properly uploaded or registered in the system.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path or name specified may be incorrect, leading the system to fail in locating the required data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent it from accessing or interpreting the management data correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the management data for the specified file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the file specified in the error message actually exists in the