How To Fix DBMAN022 - Error occurred when writing file &1. Reason code: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Error occurred when writing file &1. Reason code: &2

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while writing the file. The reason code specifies the
reason. Possible reason codes are:
<AB><EX><NP> file_write_error = 1</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> no_batch = 2</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> gui_refuse_filetransfer = 3</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> invalid_type = 4</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> no_authority = 5</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> unknown_error = 6</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> header_not_allowed = 7</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> separator_not_allowed = 8</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> filesize_not_allowed = 9</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> header_too_long = 10</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> dp_error_create = 11</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> dp_error_send = 12</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> dp_error_write = 13</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> unknown_dp_error = 14</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> access_denied = 15</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> dp_out_of_memory = 16</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> disk_full = 17</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> dp_timeout = 18</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> file_not_found = 19</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> dataprovider_exception = 20</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> control_flush_error = 21</></></>
<AB><EX><NP> OTHERS = 22.</></></>

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN022 - Error occurred when writing file &1. Reason code: &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN022 indicates that there was an issue when the database management system attempted to write to a file. The message provides two placeholders: &1 for the file name and &2 for the reason code, which can give more context about the specific error.
  Causes
  The causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  File System Issues: The file system may be full, preventing any new data from being written.
  Permissions: The user or process attempting to write to the file may not have the necessary permissions.
  Disk Errors: There may be hardware issues with the disk where the file is located.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database or SAP system could lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If the file is being written to a network location, network issues could prevent access.
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the DBMAN022 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is sufficient disk space on the file system where the file is being written. You can use system commands (like df -h on Unix/Linux) to check available space.
  
  
  Verify Permissions: Check the permissions of the directory and file to ensure that the SAP user has write access. You may need to adjust permissions using commands like chmod or chown.
  
  
  Inspect Disk Health: Run diagnostics on the disk to check for any hardware issues. This may involve using tools specific to your operating system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the SAP and database configuration settings to ensure they are correct. This includes paths for data files and logs.
  
  
  Check Logs: Look at the SAP and database logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the failure.
  
  
  Network Connectivity: If the file is on a network share, ensure that the network connection is stable and that the share is accessible.
  
  
  Restart Services: Sometimes, simply restarting the SAP application or database services can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Database Documentation: Refer to the documentation for your specific database (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, HANA) for more details on error codes and troubleshooting.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring tools to keep track of disk usage, permissions, and system health to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support or your database administrator for further assistance.