How To Fix BA570 - Physical file name for &1 contains neither nor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Physical file name for &1 contains neither nor

What causes this issue?

The logical file name assigned to archiving object &V2& doesn?t contain
the parameter <(><<)>TIME> nor the parameter <(><<)>SECOND>. One of
these two parameters should always be a part of the definition of a
physical file name.

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?

Assign either the parameter <(><<)>TIME> or <(><<)>SECOND> to the
logical file &V1& or assign a logical file time that contains <(>
<<)>TIME> or <(><<)>SECOND> to archiving object &V2&. This ensures that
the largest possible namespace is available for assigning file names.
When you enter logical file names and paths, make sure you check the
information in SAP Note 35992.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA570 - Physical file name for &1 contains neither nor ?

  The SAP error message BA570 indicates that there is an issue with the physical file name specified in a batch input session or a related process. Specifically, the error states that the physical file name for the specified object (&1) does not contain the required placeholders <TIME> or <SECOND>. These placeholders are typically used to ensure that the file names are unique by appending a timestamp or a second-level identifier.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The file name defined in the configuration or in the program does not include the <TIME> or <SECOND> placeholders.
  The system is expecting a unique file name for each execution, and the absence of these placeholders means that the system cannot generate a unique name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the file name configuration to include either <TIME> or <SECOND>. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Configuration: Determine where the file name is being defined. This could be in a custom program, a batch input session, or a configuration setting in the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify the File Name:
  
  If you are using a custom program, locate the part of the code where the file name is defined and modify it to include <TIME> or <SECOND>. For example:
  DATA: lv_filename TYPE string.
  lv_filename = 'myfile_<TIME>.txt'.
  
  If the file name is defined in a configuration setting, access the relevant transaction (such as AL11 for file paths) and update the file name to include the required placeholders.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, execute the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the file is created successfully with a unique name.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Placeholders: 
  
  <TIME> typically represents the current time in HHMMSS format.
  <SECOND> represents the current second, which can be used to further ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on file handling and naming conventions in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues, consider checking the SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By ensuring that the file name includes the necessary placeholders, you should be able to resolve the BA570 error and proceed with your batch input or file processing tasks.