How To Fix S1272 - Call C-function SYSTEM failed. No data for SAP executables (disp+work)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Call C-function SYSTEM failed. No data for SAP executables (disp+work)

What causes this issue?

The kernel call 'SYSTEM' failed.

System Response

No data is available about memory consumption of SAP work processes

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1272 - Call C-function SYSTEM failed. No data for SAP executables (disp+work) ?

  The SAP error message S1272 indicates that there was a failure when trying to call the C-function SYSTEM, which is typically used to execute operating system commands from within the SAP environment. The specific message "No data for SAP executables (disp+work)" suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary executables for the SAP dispatcher and work processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Executables: The SAP executables (disp+work) may not be present in the expected directory, or they may have been deleted or moved.
  Incorrect Permissions: The user under which the SAP system is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the executables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP instance profile or environment variables that prevent the system from locating the executables.
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the file system, such as corruption or unavailability of the directory where the executables are stored.
  SAP Kernel Issues: The SAP kernel might