How To Fix GU946 - Export file & is not open for writing

GU946 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 946

• Message text: Export file & is not open for writing

What causes this issue?

Export file &v1& is not open for writing.

System Response

A conversion cannot cannot take place because the records cannot be
stored temporarily in the export file.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the export file is open for writing (UNIX).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU946 - Export file & is not open for writing ?

  The SAP error message GU946, which states "Export file & is not open for writing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the file system or permissions related to the export file you are trying to create or write to. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Permissions: The user or process attempting to write to the file does not have the necessary permissions to do so.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing write access.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the directory may not exist.
  Disk Space: There may not be enough disk space available on the drive where the file is being written.
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the file system itself, such as corruption or read-only status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the appropriate permissions to write