How To Fix FZ964 - Directory & already contains & files

FZ964 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 964

• Message text: Directory & already contains & files

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of files is restricted to 3699.

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?

Delete the old DME files using DME administration (transaction FDTA), or
move the files manually to a different directory.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FZ964 - Details

• The SAP error message FZ964, which states "Directory & already contains & files," typically occurs when you are trying to create or export files to a directory that already contains a certain number of files, exceeding the limit set by the system or the specific operation you are performing.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Limit Exceeded: The directory you are trying to write to has reached its maximum file limit. This can happen if there are too many files in the directory, which can be a limitation of the operating system or the specific SAP configuration.
  Directory Permissions: There may be permission issues that prevent the creation of new files in the directory.
  File System Limitations: The underlying file system may have restrictions on the number of files that can be stored in a single directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Clean Up the Directory: Check the directory for unnecessary files and delete or archive them to reduce the number of files present.
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