How To Fix AB406 - The transfer file cannot be written to - Error in file system?


AB406 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AB -

  • Message number: 406

  • Message text: The transfer file cannot be written to - Error in file system?

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  • What causes this issue?

    The transfer file cannot be written to. The cause could be an
    error in the file system.

    System Response

    The function call was terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Inform your system specialist.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


AB406 - Details

  • The SAP error message AB406, which states "The transfer file cannot be written to - Error in file system," typically indicates that there is an issue with the file system where SAP is trying to write a transfer file. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data exports, file uploads, or when generating output files.
    Causes:
    
    Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory or file.
    Disk Space Issues: The disk where the file is being written may be full, preventing any new files from being created.
    File System Errors: There may be underlying issues with the file system itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
    Path Issues: The specified path for the transfer file may be incorrect or may not exist.
    Network Issues: If the file is being written to a network location, there may be connectivity issues or the network share

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