How To Fix S7031 - The performance file could not be written (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The performance file could not be written (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The memory is now full.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In transaction AL11, double-click on DIR_DATA to find out the name of
the directory whose partition is full. Delete any files on this
partition that are no longer required or assign more memory to this
partition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7031 - The performance file could not be written (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message S7031 indicates that the performance file could not be written. This error typically arises in the context of performance analysis or monitoring tools within SAP, such as the SAP Performance Analysis (transaction ST05) or the SAP Performance Trace.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The directory where the performance file is supposed to be written may not have sufficient space, or there may be permission issues preventing the SAP system from writing to that directory.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for performance logging may be incorrect, leading to issues when attempting to create or write to the performance file.
  Temporary Files: If the system is unable to create temporary files due to restrictions or limitations, this can also lead to this error.
  System Resource Limitations: The system may be running low on resources (e.g., memory, disk space), which can prevent file writing operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Disk Space: Ensure that there is enough disk space available on the server where the performance files are being written. You can use operating system commands to check disk usage.
  Check Permissions: Verify that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory. This may involve checking user permissions and ownership of the directory.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to performance logging in the SAP system. Ensure that the paths and settings are correctly defined.
  Clear Temporary Files: If there are temporary files that are causing issues, consider clearing them out to free up space.
  System Monitoring: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are no limitations affecting the performance of the SAP system. This includes checking memory usage, CPU load, and other relevant metrics.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes like ST05 (SQL Trace), ST12 (Performance Analysis), or ST03 (Workload Analysis).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for performance analysis tools for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.