How To Fix BA297 - No path extension has been entered in Archive Routing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 297

• Message text: No path extension has been entered in Archive Routing

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a path extension in the relevant archive routing rule.

System Response

The archive file cannot be stored.

How to fix this error?

If you want to store the archive file, enter a path extension for the
relevant archive routing rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA297 - No path extension has been entered in Archive Routing ?

  The SAP error message BA297 "No path extension has been entered in Archive Routing" typically occurs in the context of document archiving and retrieval processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid path extension for the archive routing configuration, which is necessary for the archiving process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The archive routing configuration may not have been set up correctly, or the path extension for the archive object is missing.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the archive object may not be properly defined in the Archive Administration (transaction SARA).
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BA297 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Archive Routing Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration).
  Select the relevant archive object and check the settings for archive routing.
  Ensure that a valid path extension is defined for the archive object.
  
  
  
  Define Path Extension:
  
  If the path extension is missing, you need to define it. This can typically be done in the Archive Routing settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area and enter the required path extension.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Object Settings:
  
  Ensure that the archive object is correctly configured. Check the settings for the object in transaction SARA.
  Make sure that all necessary parameters are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, verify that all necessary settings were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and the specific archive object you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify archive routing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation on archiving and document management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may need to investigate system logs or perform deeper configuration checks.