How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI677 - Storage medium is full

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Storage medium is full

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI677 - Storage medium is full ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI677 Storage medium is full indicates that the storage medium (such as a file system or database) where SAP is trying to write data is full. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to save files, logs, or other data.
  Causes:
  
  Disk Space Exhaustion: The most common cause is that the disk or storage space allocated for the SAP system has been completely used up.
  Temporary Files: Accumulation of temporary files or logs that have not been cleared can lead to storage being filled.
  Database Growth: If the database is not managed properly, it can grow beyond the allocated space.
  Backup Issues: If backups are not being performed correctly, they may consume additional space.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of storage parameters can lead to inefficient use of available space.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Free Up Space:
  
  Delete Unnecessary Files: Identify and delete any unnecessary files, logs, or temporary files that are no longer needed.
  Archive Old Data: Move older data to an archive to free up space in the primary storage.
  Clear Temporary Files: Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to manage and delete temporary files.
  
  
  
  Increase Storage Capacity:
  
  Add More Disk Space: If possible, increase the disk space allocated to the SAP system.
  Resize Partitions: If you have unallocated space on the server, consider resizing partitions to allocate more space to the SAP storage.
  
  
  
  Database Management:
  
  Database Cleanup: Perform regular maintenance on the database to remove obsolete data.
  Check Database Growth: Monitor the database growth and set up alerts for when it approaches capacity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check Storage Configuration: Review the configuration settings for storage and ensure they are optimized for your usage patterns.
  Adjust Logging Levels: If logging is too verbose, consider adjusting the logging levels to reduce the amount of data being written.
  
  
  
  Backup Management:
  
  Regular Backups: Ensure that backups are being performed regularly and that old backups are deleted or moved to a different storage medium.
  Backup Retention Policies: Implement retention policies to manage how long backups are kept.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Monitoring Tools: Use monitoring tools to keep track of disk usage and set up alerts for low disk space.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific recommendations or patches related to storage management.
  System Administration: Regularly involve system administrators to monitor and manage storage effectively.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the storage issue, you can resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.