How To Fix E0284 - The file & to be deleted could not be found in the file system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 284

• Message text: The file & to be deleted could not be found in the file system

What causes this issue?

The file could not be found when deleting an inbound file with 'DELETE
DATASET'. The file has either been deleted by a parallel program or by
hand.

How to fix this error?

File &v1& has been processed completely. However it cannot be deleted
and is still contained in the list of the files that are not yet
completely processed.
You must delete this file so that when a restart of inbound processing
is performed, a file with the same name as this new file can be
processed:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0284 - The file & to be deleted could not be found in the file system ?

  The SAP error message E0284, which states "The file & to be deleted could not be found in the file system," typically occurs when an attempt is made to delete a file that does not exist in the specified location. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP Archive Management, file uploads, or file deletions in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate the file.
  File Already Deleted: The file may have already been deleted or moved by another process or user.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or delete the file.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as corruption or misconfiguration.
  Incorrect File Name: The file name may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify File Path: Check the file path specified in the transaction or program to ensure it is correct.
  Check File Existence: Manually check the file system to confirm whether the file exists at the specified location.
  Review Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and delete the file.
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Investigate if another process or user has already deleted or moved the file.
  Correct File Name: Double-check the file name for any typos or formatting issues.
  Consult Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or information that may provide context for the issue.
  File System Health: If the issue persists, check the health of the file system for any potential issues that may be affecting file access.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in file management, such as SARA (Archive Administration) or AL11 (Display File Directory).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to file handling and archiving for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.