How To Fix BA187 - &1 is not accessible in the storage system; can therefore not be deleted

BA187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 187

• Message text: &1 is not accessible in the storage system; can therefore not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The data archiving process for this archiving object is configured so
that the archive files created are first stored in a connected storage
system then processed by the delete program. After storage, a copy of
each archive file remains in the file system. These are not removed
until the delete program has completed successfully.
In this case, the file in the storage system is not accessible.

System Response

For security reasons, the copy of the archive file has not been removed
from the file system.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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 BA187 - &1 is not accessible in the storage system; can therefore not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message BA187 indicates that a specific object (like a file or data) is not accessible in the storage system, which prevents it from being deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data archiving or data management processes, particularly when dealing with external storage systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Found: The object you are trying to delete may not exist in the specified storage system.
  Access Issues: There may be permission issues preventing access to the storage system.
  Storage System Configuration: The storage system may not be properly configured or connected to the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the storage system.
  Object Already Deleted: The object may have already been deleted or moved to a different location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object you are trying to delete actually exists in the storage system. You can do this by accessing the storage