How To Fix COM_CFG_DB101 - FTP connection to &: Unable to write file &

COM_CFG_DB101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CFG_DB - Database Layer: Configuration

• Message number: 101

• Message text: FTP connection to &: Unable to write file &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CFG_DB101 - FTP connection to &: Unable to write file & ?

  The SAP error message COM_CFG_DB101 indicates that there is an issue with the FTP connection, specifically that the system is unable to write a file to the specified location. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account used for the FTP connection may not have the necessary permissions to write files to the target directory.
  Disk Space Issues: The target server may be out of disk space, preventing any new files from being written.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the FTP server.
  Incorrect FTP Configuration: The FTP connection settings (hostname, port, username, password) may be incorrect.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may not exist or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the FTP connection or write operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user