How To Fix 5E687 - Unable to read the TemSe file &1. Please contact the system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Unable to read the TemSe file &1. Please contact the system administrator

What causes this issue?

During the batch input run job, the system was unable to read the TemSe
file data &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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the TemSe &v1& file exists and is correct.
If the problem persists, please contact SAP about this problem by
creating an incident with the component PY-ES.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E687 - Unable to read the TemSe file &1. Please contact the system administrator ?

  The SAP error message 5E687 ("Unable to read the TemSe file &1. Please contact the system administrator") typically indicates an issue with the temporary storage (TemSe) files in the SAP system. TemSe is used by SAP to store temporary data, such as spool requests, and is crucial for various operations.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The underlying file system where the TemSe files are stored may be corrupted, full, or have permission issues.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database that stores the TemSe data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the TemSe management.
  Missing Files: The specific TemSe file referenced in the error message may be missing or deleted.
  Transport Directory Issues: If the error occurs during a transport, there may be issues with the transport directory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Ensure that the file system where TemSe files are stored is not full. You can check this using operating system commands (e.g., df -h on Unix/Linux).
  Verify that the file system is not corrupted. You may need to run file system checks (e.g., fsck on Unix/Linux).
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP user has the necessary permissions to read and write to the TemSe directory.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Check the database logs for any issues that might be affecting the TemSe tables.
  Perform a database consistency check if necessary.
  
  
  
  TemSe Administration:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any related errors.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locked entries that might be causing issues.
  Use transaction SP01 to check the spool requests and see if there are any related issues.
  
  
  
  TemSe Cleanup:
  
  If the TemSe files are corrupted, you may need to perform a cleanup. This can be done using transaction SARA to archive and delete old TemSe files.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TemSe Directory: The default location for TemSe files is usually defined in the instance profile (parameter DIR_TEMSE).
  Monitoring Tools: Use transaction ST02 (buffer management) and ST04 (database performance) to monitor system performance and identify potential issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Always ensure to back up any critical data before performing operations that may affect the system's integrity.