How To Fix GD217 - &2 files were created for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &2 files were created for &1

What causes this issue?

Exactly one file is created for each job. In special cases, however,
less files are created than the number of jobs entered. Such a case may
arise with block processing, or when an input file with few records is
to be processed and many jobs are to be created.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the situation described above, the number of jobs should be reduced
or the transfer should be started directly. Otherwise the jobs would be
started although one of them would have no file assigned to it. This
job would then terminate. Nevertheless, all the records from the
original input file are transferred. No further measures are necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD217 - &2 files were created for &1 ?

  The SAP error message GD217 typically indicates that there are issues related to the generation of files during a process, often in the context of data archiving or data management. The message format suggests that two files were created for a specific object or process, but there may be a problem with how those files are being handled or processed.
  Cause:
  
  File Generation Issues: The error may arise if the system encounters problems while generating the required files, such as permission issues, disk space limitations, or configuration errors.
  Data Archiving Problems: If this error occurs during data archiving, it may indicate that the archiving process did not complete successfully, possibly due to missing data or incorrect settings.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the archiving object or file paths can lead to this error.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can also cause issues during file creation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Paths and Permissions: Ensure that the file paths specified in the configuration are correct and that the necessary permissions are granted for the SAP system to create and write files.
  Review Archiving Settings: If the error is related to archiving, check the settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly configured.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's resource usage to ensure that there are no limitations affecting the file creation process.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the file creation process.
  Re-run the Process: If the issue was transient, try re-running the process that generated the error to see if it resolves itself.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA (for archiving) and SLG1 (for logs).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data archiving and file management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.