How To Fix E0138 - Delete when deleting status file '&' after successful processing

E0138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Delete when deleting status file '&' after successful processing

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when status file &v1& was deleted with 'DELETE
DATASET'. Previous processing of the status records contained within
has been ended successfully. The deletion flag has been set in table
EDF12 for the file.

How to fix this error?

Delete file &v1& using the operating system. You can delete the entry
in table EDFI2 (restart table) via

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0138 - Delete when deleting status file '&' after successful processing ?

  The SAP error message E0138 typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting a status file after a successful processing operation. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during batch processing or when handling data files in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message E0138 indicates that the system encountered a problem while trying to delete a status file. Possible causes include:
  
  File Locking: The status file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  File System Permissions: The user or process attempting to delete the file may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the expected location.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues, such as disk space problems or file system corruption.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E0138 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check File Locks: Ensure that no other processes are