How To Fix FTR_LC177 - GET environment variable 'TEMP' failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LC - Message class for Letter of Credit

• Message number: 177

• Message text: GET environment variable 'TEMP' failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC177 - GET environment variable 'TEMP' failed ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC177 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the environment variable 'TEMP'. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with file operations or temporary file handling in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Environment Variable: The 'TEMP' environment variable may not be set on the operating system where the SAP application is running.
  Permission Issues: The user account under which the SAP application is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory specified by the 'TEMP' variable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be misconfigured, leading to the inability to read the environment variable.
  Operating System Issues: There could be issues with the operating system itself that prevent the retrieval of environment variables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Environment Variable:
  
  On Windows, you can check the 'TEMP' variable by:
  
  Right-clicking on 'This PC' or 'My Computer' and selecting 'Properties'.
  Click on 'Advanced system settings'.
  In the System Properties window, click on the 'Environment Variables' button.
  Look for the 'TEMP' variable in the User variables and System variables sections.
  
  
  Ensure that it is set to a valid directory path (e.g., C:\TEMP or C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp).
  
  
  
  Set or Modify the TEMP Variable:
  
  If the 'TEMP' variable is missing or incorrect, you can create or modify it:
  
  Click on 'New' or 'Edit' in the Environment Variables window.
  Set the variable name to 'TEMP' and the value to a valid directory path.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account running the SAP application has read and write permissions to the directory specified in the 'TEMP' variable.
  
  
  
  Restart SAP Services:
  
  After making changes to the environment variables, restart the SAP services or the entire server to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP configuration settings related to file handling and temporary directories.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Basis Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.
  Operating System Logs: Check the operating system logs for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTR_LC177 error related to the 'TEMP' environment variable.