How To Fix W_CB192 - Field &1: &2 is not a volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Field &1: &2 is not a volume

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB192 - Field &1: &2 is not a volume ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB192 Field &1: &2 is not a volume
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a field that is expected to contain a volume identifier (such as a volume number or volume name) does not actually contain a valid volume. In SAP, a "volume" typically refers to a physical or logical storage unit, such as a tape volume, disk volume, or other media volume used in backup, archiving, or data storage contexts.
  The system checks the content of the specified field (represented by &1) and finds that the value (&2) does not correspond to any known or valid volume in the system.
  Common scenarios where this might happen:
  
  Entering an incorrect or non-existent volume ID in a transaction related to data archiving, backup, or media management.
  Typographical errors or wrong input in volume fields.
  The volume has not been registered or created in the system.
  The volume has been deleted or is no longer available.
  
  
  Where it can occur:
  
  Data archiving transactions (e.g., SARA)
  Media management or backup-related transactions
  Volume or storage management screens
  Custom programs or reports dealing with volumes
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Verify the volume ID:
  
  Check the value entered in the field mentioned in the message. Make sure it corresponds exactly to a valid volume ID that exists in the system.
  
  
  Check volume master data:
  
  Use relevant transactions or reports to list existing volumes and confirm whether the volume exists. For example, in archiving, you might check the volume list or media management.
  
  
  Correct the input:
  
  If the volume ID was mistyped, correct it.
  
  
  Create/Register the volume if missing:
  
  If the volume does not exist but should, create or register it in the system according to your organization's procedures.
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the volume exists but the user does not have authorization to view or use it, leading to this error. Verify user permissions.
  
  
  Consult system logs or documentation:
  
  If the volume should exist but is not recognized, check system logs or consult with your Basis or storage team.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The message class W_CB192 indicates it is a warning (W) message, so the system is alerting you but may still allow you to proceed depending on context.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 are replaced at runtime with the field name and the invalid value respectively.
  This message is part of SAP's data consistency checks to ensure that operations involving volumes are performed on valid data.
  
  
  Example:
  If the message reads:
  
  W_CB192 Field VOLUME_ID: ABC123 is not a volume
  
  It means the field VOLUME_ID contains the value ABC123, but ABC123 is not recognized as a valid volume in the system.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.