How To Fix 5M357 - Reading from status file saprfcsr.num failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Reading from status file saprfcsr.num failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M357 - Reading from status file saprfcsr.num failed ?

  The SAP error message 5M357 indicates that there is an issue with reading from the status file saprfcsr.num. This file is typically related to the SAP system's background processing and job management. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The saprfcsr.num file may not exist in the expected directory.
  File Permissions: The SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to read the file.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Disk Space Issues: There may be insufficient disk space on the server where the file is located.
  System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system that affect file handling.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check File Existence:
  
  Verify that the saprfcsr.num file exists in the expected directory (usually in the \usr\sap\<SID>\SYS\global\ directory).
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP user has the necessary read permissions for the file. You may need to adjust the file permissions using operating system commands.
  
  
  
  Check File Integrity:
  
  If the file exists but is corrupted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if possible.
  
  
  
  Disk Space:
  
  Check the available disk space on the server. If the disk is full, free up some space and try again.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Background Jobs:
  
  If the error is related to a specific background job, try restarting the job or the entire background processing system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM37 (to check job status) and SM21 (to view system logs) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on background processing and file management.
  System Administration: Ensure that your SAP Basis team is involved in resolving this issue, as it may require system-level access and expertise.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to reading from the saprfcsr.num file.