How To Fix S7061 - Could not delete the measurement data file &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Could not delete the measurement data file &

What causes this issue?

There is at least one performance data file that the system could not
delete.

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?

Ask your system administrator to delete the file at operating system
level.
Note: Start transaction AL11 and double-click DIR_DATA. This displays
all performance data files. They have names that begin with 'AT' (ABAP
trace).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7061 - Could not delete the measurement data file & ?

  The SAP error message S7061, which states "Could not delete the measurement data file &," typically occurs in the context of performance measurement or monitoring within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to delete a specific measurement data file, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  File Locking: The measurement data file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process attempting to delete the file may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk space problems or file system corruption.
  Incorrect File Path: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  Active Processes: If there are active processes that are still using the measurement data file, it cannot be deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Locks: Use tools or commands to check if the file is locked by another process. If it is, terminate the process or wait until it releases the file.
  Verify Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to delete the file. You may need to adjust the permissions accordingly.
  Free Up Disk Space: Check the disk space on the server where the file is located. If the disk is full, free up some space.
  Check File Path: Verify that the file path is correct and that the file exists. If the file does not exist, you may need to investigate why the system is trying to delete it.
  Restart Services: If the file is being used by an active process, consider restarting the relevant SAP services or the entire SAP system to release the file.
  Manual Deletion: If all else fails, you may try to manually delete the file from the file system, but be cautious and ensure that this will not affect system stability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (such as the developer trace files) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the failure.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.