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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 account used for the FTP connection has the necessary write permissions on the target directory.
  Verify Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the FTP server and ensure there is enough space to write the file.
  Test Network Connectivity: Use tools like ping or traceroute to check the network connection between the SAP system and the FTP server.
  Review FTP Configuration: Double-check the FTP connection settings in the SAP system to ensure they are correct.
  Validate File Path: Ensure that the file path specified in the FTP command is correct and that the directory exists on the FTP server.
  Check Firewall Settings: Review firewall settings on both the SAP system and the FTP server to ensure that FTP traffic is allowed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to FTP connections and the specific error message.
  Logs: Review the application logs in SAP (transaction SLG1) and the FTP server logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  FTP Client Testing: Use an FTP client (like FileZilla or WinSCP) to manually test the connection and file writing to the FTP server to isolate the issue.
  SAP Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team for further investigation and support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COM_CFG_DB101 error in your SAP system.