How To Fix EM325 - No write access on file directory &2 from server &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 325

• Message text: No write access on file directory &2 from server &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when trying to create import file &v3& in the file
directory &v2& on server &v1&.

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?

Create an access to the file directory &V1& from the specified
application server. For the distributed import, write/read access to the
import files must be possible from all configured application servers.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the write / read authorization from application server &v1& to the
file directory &v2&, which is accessed from all application servers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM325 - No write access on file directory &2 from server &1 ?

  The SAP error message EM325 indicates that there is no write access to a specified file directory on a particular server. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to write logs, export data, or perform file operations that require write permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP application does not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory.
  Directory Ownership: The directory may be owned by a different user or group, preventing the SAP system from writing to it.
  File System Issues: The file system may be mounted as read-only, or there may be disk space issues.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding file paths or directories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify the permissions of the directory in question. Ensure that the user under which the SAP application is running has write access.
  You can use commands like ls -l on Unix/Linux systems to check permissions.
  
  
  
  Change Ownership:
  
  If the directory is owned by a different user, consider changing the ownership to the user running the SAP application using the chown command.
  
  
  
  Modify Permissions:
  
  If necessary, modify the permissions of the directory using the chmod command to allow write access.
  
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Ensure that the file system is not mounted as read-only. You can check this with the mount command.
  Verify that there is sufficient disk space available on the file system.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Configuration:
  
  Check the SAP configuration settings to ensure that the directory paths are correctly specified and that they point to the intended locations.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review the SAP application logs for any additional error messages or context that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Administration: Involve your system administrator if you do not have the necessary permissions to change directory settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific details on file handling and permissions in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EM325 error message in your SAP system.