How To Fix 1R208 - System could not delete a directory

1R208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 208

• Message text: System could not delete a directory

What causes this issue?

The system could not delete the directory &V1&. The file system is not
refusing permission. It is possible that you do not have permission to
delete this directory.

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?

Ensure that you have permission to delete this directory. 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 1R208 - System could not delete a directory ?

  The SAP error message 1R208: System could not delete a directory typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to delete a specified directory on the file system. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account running 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 Issues: There may be underlying file system issues, such as corruption or read-only attributes, that prevent deletion.
  Locked Files: There may be files within the directory that are locked or in use, which can prevent the directory from being deleted.
  Incorrect Path: The specified directory path may be incorrect or may not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has