How To Fix FG704 - All file names available are already being used

FG704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 704

• Message text: All file names available are already being used

What causes this issue?

Files are set up for archiving according to an internal convention. The
last letter/number of the filenames all consist of an alpha/numeric
counter.
An attempt is being made to create a new file, while there are no free
filenames available.

System Response

The system cannot carry out this task.

How to fix this error?

Check the archiving files which were already created, and if necessary,
delete any original files or those which are no longer required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG704 - All file names available are already being used ?

  The SAP error message FG704, which states "All file names available are already being used," typically occurs in the context of file handling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with file uploads or downloads. This error indicates that the system has run out of available file names for temporary files or that the maximum number of file names that can be used has been reached.
  Causes:
  
  Exhaustion of Temporary File Names: The system has a limited number of temporary file names it can use for processing files. If all available names are in use, this error will occur.
  Long-Running Processes: If there are long-running processes that are not releasing their file names, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Limits: The configuration settings for the maximum number of temporary files may be set too low for the volume of data being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Identify and terminate any long-running processes that may