How To Fix BA268 - Multiple use of alias &2 in archiving object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Multiple use of alias &2 in archiving object &1

What causes this issue?

In the definition of the archiving object &V1&, the alias &V2& is given
for multiple structures. It is not possible tom make an assignment of
alias names to structures.

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?

If archiving object &V1& was provided by SAP, report this information
to SAP. If it is a customer-specific archiving object, assign only one
alias name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA268 - Multiple use of alias &2 in archiving object &1 ?

  The SAP error message BA268 ("Multiple use of alias &2 in archiving object &1") typically occurs during the archiving process when there is a conflict with the use of aliases in the specified archiving object. This can happen if the same alias is defined multiple times within the same archiving object, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Alias Definitions: The most common cause of this error is that the same alias name has been defined more than once in the configuration of the archiving object.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue in the configuration of the archiving object where aliases are not uniquely defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Alias Definitions:
  
  Go to the configuration of the archiving object in transaction code SARA.
  Navigate to the relevant archiving object and check the alias definitions.
  Ensure that each alias is unique and not defined multiple times.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate aliases, modify them to ensure that each alias is unique.
  If an alias is not needed, consider removing it.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the archiving object configuration has been transported from another system, ensure that the transport did not introduce duplicates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific archiving object for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Archiving Object Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific archiving object you are working with to understand its configuration requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your system.