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

S7061 - Overview

• 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).

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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