How To Fix OT601 - Unable to find the temporary work directory

OT601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Unable to find the temporary work directory

What causes this issue?

Could not determine the complete path name of directory
".../trans/tmp".

System Response

Processing was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT601 - Unable to find the temporary work directory ?

  The SAP error message OT601, "Unable to find the temporary work directory," typically indicates that the system is unable to locate or access the temporary directory that is required for processing certain operations. This can occur due to various reasons, including configuration issues, permission problems, or environmental factors.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The temporary work directory may not be correctly configured in the SAP system settings.
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to access the temporary directory.
  Directory Does Not Exist: The specified temporary directory may not exist on the server.
  Disk Space Issues: The disk where the temporary directory is located may be full or not accessible.
  Operating System Issues: There may be underlying issues with the operating system that prevent access to the directory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the temporary work directory in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the instance profile parameters