How To Fix BA186 - Archive file &1 has not yet been stored in storage system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Archive file &1 has not yet been stored in storage system

What causes this issue?

Under <LS>Techinical settings</> in Customizing for archiving object
&V2&,the sequence 'Storage before deletion' has been defined.
Consequently, the deletion program cannot edit the archive file &V1&
before it has been stored in the storage system.

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?

Store the archive file &V1& in the connected storage system. If no
storage system is connected to your SAP System, adjust the Customizing
for archiving object &V2& accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA186 - Archive file &1 has not yet been stored in storage system ?

  The SAP error message BA186 indicates that an archive file has not yet been stored in the specified storage system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Archive Development Kit (ADK) when dealing with archiving documents or data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Archiving Process: The archiving process may not have been completed successfully, leading to the archive file not being stored in the designated storage system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the storage system settings or the archiving object settings.
  Storage System Unavailability: The storage system may be down or not accessible at the time of the archiving process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to store files in the storage system.
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the file system where the archive files are supposed to be stored.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BA186 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Archiving Logs: Review the logs of the archiving process to identify any errors or warnings that occurred during the archiving run.
  Verify Storage System Configuration: Ensure that the storage system is correctly configured in the SAP system. Check the settings in transaction code OAC0 (Archive Administration) and ensure that the storage system is active and properly set up.
  Check Storage System Availability: Ensure that the storage system is online and accessible. If it is down, you may need to restart it or contact your system administrator.
  Re-run Archiving Process: If the archiving process was interrupted, you may need to re-run it to ensure that the archive files are stored correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the archiving process has the necessary authorizations to write to the storage system.
  File System Check: If the storage system is a file system, check for any issues such as disk space, permissions, or file system errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  OAC0: Storage System Configuration
  SARI: Archive Information
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the BA186 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on archiving and storage systems for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.