How To Fix RT029 - File system for &1 &3 full (threshold value: &2 &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 029

• Message text: File system for &1 &3 full (threshold value: &2 &3)

What causes this issue?

The utilization of the available file system memory on this server has
exceeded the applicable threshold value.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT029 - File system for &1 &3 full (threshold value: &2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message RT029 indicates that a specific file system is full, which can lead to various issues in the SAP system, such as the inability to create new files, logs, or temporary data. The message typically includes placeholders for the file system name (&1), the threshold value (&2), and the unit of measurement (&3).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the file system where SAP is trying to write data has reached its storage capacity. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Accumulation of log files, temporary files, or data files that have not been cleared.
  Large data uploads or transactions that consume significant disk space.
  Insufficient disk space allocated to the file system.
  Misconfiguration of file system quotas or limits.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RT029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Disk Usage:
  
  Use operating system commands (like df -h on Unix/Linux or dir on Windows) to check the current disk usage of the file system mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Clear Unnecessary Files:
  
  Identify and delete unnecessary files, such as old logs, temporary files, or backup files that are no longer needed.
  Use SAP transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) to archive old data and free up space.
  
  
  
  Increase Disk Space:
  
  If possible, increase the size of the file system by adding more disk space or reallocating space from other file systems.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the file system to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no quotas limiting the available space.
  
  
  
  Monitor Disk Usage:
  
  Implement monitoring tools to keep track of disk usage and set up alerts for when disk space is approaching critical levels.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with transactions like SARA for archiving, SM37 for monitoring jobs, and SM21 for checking system logs.
  Operating System Commands: Learn the appropriate commands for your operating system to manage disk space.
  SAP Basis Team: If you are not the SAP Basis administrator, it may be necessary to involve them for actions that require system-level access or changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RT029 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.