How To Fix ED537 - Unable to store program '&' temporarily

ED537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Unable to store program '&' temporarily

What causes this issue?

The directory in which the text should be buffered could not be opened.
The directories /usr/sap/<sy-sysid>/<system number>/data or
/usr/sap/src/<sy-sysid> have possibly not been created.

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?

Please consult your system supervisor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED537 - Unable to store program '&' temporarily ?

  The SAP error message ED537, which states "Unable to store program '&' temporarily," typically occurs when there is an issue with the temporary storage of a program in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to store or modify the program.
  Temporary Storage Limitations: The temporary storage area may be full or not properly configured, preventing new entries from being stored.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption, that prevent the program from being stored.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport management system can also lead to this error.
  Program Errors: There may be issues within the program itself that prevent it from being stored.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to store programs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction