How To Fix 1R210 - File system refused access to a directory

1R210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 210

• Message text: File system refused access to a directory

What causes this issue?

The file system is refusing access to the directory &V1& or to files in
the 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 no application programs or processes are accessing the
directory &V1&, then confirm the message.

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 1R210 - File system refused access to a directory ?

  The SAP error message 1R210: File system refused access to a directory typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to access a specified directory on the file system. This can occur due to various reasons, including permission issues, incorrect directory paths, or file system restrictions.
  Causes:
  
  Permission Issues: The user under which the SAP application server is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Incorrect Directory Path: The directory path specified in the configuration may be incorrect or may not exist.
  File System Restrictions: The underlying file system may have restrictions that prevent access to certain directories.
  Network File System Issues: If the directory is on a network file system (like NFS), there may be connectivity issues or misconfigurations.
  Operating System Security Policies: Security policies on the operating system may restrict access to certain directories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account running the SAP application server has the necessary read/write permissions