How To Fix PS005 - Cannot close output file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS - SAP Electronic Parcel Service

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot close output file

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when closing the output file.
File name: <LS>&V2&</>
Directory: <LS>&V3&</>
Error code: <LS>&V1&</> <LS>&V4&</>
Definition of the error codes:
<DS:TX.BC_EPS_FTP_ERROR_03>03</> RFC system failure
<DS:TX.BC_EPS_FTP_ERROR_04>04</> RFC communication failure
<DS:TX.BC_EPS_FTP_ERROR_15>15</> build path failed
<DS:TX.BC_EPS_FTP_ERROR_17>17</> read directory failed
<DS:TX.BC_EPS_FTP_ERROR_18>18</> read attributes failed

System Response

Transmission was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Eliminate the cause of the error and restart the transmission.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS005 - Cannot close output file ?

  The SAP error message PS005 "Cannot close output file" typically occurs when there is an issue with the output file that the SAP system is trying to generate or close. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during report generation, data exports, or when using certain transaction codes that involve file handling.
  Causes:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to write to or close the output file.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing SAP from closing it.
  Disk Space Issues: There may not be enough disk space available on the server where the output file is being written.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or inaccessible.
  Network Issues: If the output file is being written to a network location, network issues may prevent the file from being closed properly.
  SAP System Configuration: There may be