How To Fix 1R404 - Transport file could not be deleted from file server

1R404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Transport file could not be deleted from file server

What causes this issue?

At the start of the import or export, a file is created on the file
server. This file is usually deleted when processing is complete.
The file could not be deleted.
File server: &V1&
Directory: &V2&
File: &V3&

System Response

The file remains on the file server.

How to fix this error?

Have the file deleted by the file server administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R404 - Transport file could not be deleted from file server ?

  The SAP error message 1R404 indicates that a transport file could not be deleted from the file server. This issue typically arises during the transport process when the system attempts to clean up temporary files after a transport request has been processed.
  Causes:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or service account that the SAP system is using may not have the necessary permissions to delete files from the specified directory on the file server.
  File Locking: The transport file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system itself, such as corruption or disk space problems.
  Network Issues: If the file server is remote, network issues could prevent the SAP system from accessing the file server properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the transport directory in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account has the