The file storage program can only run in the background

Message type: E = Error

Message class: BA - Data Archiving

Message number: 176

Message text: The file storage program can only run in the background



What causes this issue?

You tried to store files in a storage system outside the transaction
SARA. Consequently, the file storage program terminated.


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?

Start the file storage from the transaction SARA.


Procedure for System Administrators


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