How To Fix 1R207 - File system will not allow directory to be deleted

1R207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 207

• Message text: File system will not allow directory to be deleted

What causes this issue?

The file system is refusing permission to delete the directory &V1&.

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?

Make sure that no application program or process is accessing the
directory &V1&. Then try to delete the directory again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R207 - File system will not allow directory to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 1R207 indicates that the system is unable to delete a directory due to file system restrictions or permissions. This error typically arises in scenarios where the SAP system is trying to manage directories in the file system, such as during data archiving, file management, or when performing system maintenance tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to delete the directory.
  Directory in Use: The directory may be in use by another process or application, preventing its deletion.
  File System Restrictions: The underlying file system may have restrictions or settings that prevent directory deletion.
  Read-Only File System: The file system may be mounted as read-only, which would prevent any modifications, including deletions.
  File Locks: There may be file locks on the directory or its contents that prevent deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user account running the SAP application has the necessary permissions to delete