How To Fix BA253 - &1 is not accessible in the file system and can therefore not be removed

BA253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 253

• Message text: &1 is not accessible in the file system and can therefore not be removed

What causes this issue?

Data Archiving for the current archiving object is configured so that
archive files created are stored in a connected storage system and are
then further processed by the delete program. After storage, a copy of
each archive remains in the file system. This copy is not removed until
the delete program has completed successfully.
In this case, the delete program could not access the copy of the
archive file in the file system.

System Response

The copy of the archive file was not deleted 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA253 - &1 is not accessible in the file system and can therefore not be removed ?

  The SAP error message BA253 indicates that a specific file or directory is not accessible in the file system, which prevents it from being removed. This error typically occurs in the context of file management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the Archive Development Kit (ADK) or when trying to delete archived files.
  Causes:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to access or delete the specified file.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect, or the file may have been moved or deleted outside of SAP.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues or the network path may be unavailable.
  File System Corruption: There could be corruption in the file system that is preventing access to the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the