How To Fix BA341 - Archive store type file system cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 341

• Message text: Archive store type file system cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You want to store an archive file via WebDAV in an archive store that
references a file system. This is not possible.

System Response

The system rejects the storage of the archive file.

How to fix this error?

Assign an archive store that is located on a WebDAV server to the
archive path under which you want to store the archive files.

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 BA341 - Archive store type file system cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message BA341 indicates that the archive store type "file system" cannot be used. This error typically arises when there are issues related to the configuration of the archive file system or the underlying file system itself. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File System Configuration: The file system may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This includes incorrect paths or missing directories.
  Permissions Issues: The user under which the SAP application server is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified file system.
  File System Availability: The file system may not be mounted or available at the time of the operation.
  Incorrect Archive Object: The archive object being used may not be correctly defined or may not support file system archiving.
  SAP Kernel Issues: There may be issues with the SAP kernel version that could affect the archiving process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Check the configuration of the archive file system under the "Archive File System" settings.
  Ensure that the path specified for the file system is correct and accessible.
  
  
  
  Verify Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user running the SAP application server has read and write permissions on the specified file system.
  You may need to adjust the permissions or change the user under which the SAP instance is running.
  
  
  
  Check File System Availability:
  
  Verify that the file system is mounted and accessible from the server where the SAP instance is running.
  Use operating system commands to check the status of the file system.
  
  
  
  Review Archive Object:
  
  Ensure that the archive object you are trying to use is correctly defined and supports file system archiving.
  Check the settings for the archive object in transaction SARA.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Kernel:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to the SAP kernel, consider updating to the latest version or applying relevant patches.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information
  SAD1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on archiving and file system configuration.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BA341 error in your SAP system.