How To Fix BA338 - Name of archiving object &1 contains '/' or '\'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Name of archiving object &1 contains '/' or '\'

What causes this issue?

The name of the archiving object &V1& you want to create contains the
characters '\' or '/'.

System Response

This message is merely informational. You can still create the archiving
object.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the characters '/' or '\' are really necessary for the
name of the archiving object you want to create. If you are dealing with
namespace prefixes, remember that the name of archiving objects may not
be more than 10 characters long. Therefore, if the namespace has the
maximum number of characters allowed (10 including both '/' characters),
you can create only one archiving object in this namespace. We recommend
that you only use namespaces with a maximum of 9 characters (including
both ' /' signs) for your archiving objects. For more information see
SAP Notes 951230 and 625081.

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 BA338 - Name of archiving object &1 contains '/' or '\' ?

  The SAP error message BA338 indicates that there is an issue with the name of an archiving object. Specifically, the error states that the name of the archiving object contains invalid characters, namely '/' or '\'. These characters are not allowed in the naming conventions for archiving objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the name of the archiving object you are trying to use includes either a forward slash (/) or a backslash (). This can happen if:
  
  The archiving object was incorrectly named during its creation.
  There was a typographical error when entering the name of the archiving object.
  The name was copied from another source that included these characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the name of the archiving object does not contain any invalid characters. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Archiving Object Name: Review the name of the archiving object you are trying to use. Make sure it does not include '/' or '\'.
  
  
  Rename the Archiving Object: If you find that the name contains invalid characters, you will need to rename the archiving object. This can typically be done in the SAP system where the archiving object is defined.
  
  
  Create a New Archiving Object: If renaming is not feasible (for example, if the archiving object is already in use), consider creating a new archiving object with a valid name that adheres to SAP naming conventions.
  
  
  Update References: If you have renamed or created a new archiving object, ensure that all references to the old object are updated to point to the new or renamed object.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the archiving process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions for archiving objects.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SARA (Archive Administration) to manage archiving objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BA338 error and successfully work with archiving objects in SAP.