How To Fix BA572 - Logical path &1 doesn't exist for syntax group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Logical path &1 doesn't exist for syntax group &2

What causes this issue?

Logical path &V1&, which has been assigned to logical file name &V2&,
does not exist for syntax group &V3&.

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 an existing logical path to logical file name &V2& for the syntax
group &V3&.
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 BA572 - Logical path &1 doesn't exist for syntax group &2 ?

  The SAP error message BA572 indicates that a logical path specified in the system does not exist for the given syntax group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when dealing with logical file names and paths in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Logical Path: The logical path specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the path has not been defined.
  Incorrect Syntax Group: The syntax group specified may not be correctly associated with the logical path, or it may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the logical file names and paths in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the logical path was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logical Path: Verify that the logical path specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code FILE or AL11 to check the logical file names and paths.
  Define Logical Path: If the logical path does not exist, you may need to define it. This can be done in transaction code FILE (Logical File Names) or AL11 (File Directory).
  Check Syntax Group: Ensure that the syntax group specified in the error message is correctly defined and associated with the logical path. You can check this in the configuration settings for logical file names.
  Review Configuration: If there are configuration issues, review the settings in transaction FILE to ensure that all paths and logical file names are correctly configured.
  Transport Configuration: If the logical path was transported, ensure that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request and that they have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FILE: To manage logical file names and paths.
  AL11: To view the file directories and check the physical paths.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on logical file names and paths.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to logical paths and syntax groups.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.