How To Fix S7316 - Error reading the DATA directory (see long text)

S7316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S7 - Runtime Analysis: Message Texts

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Error reading the DATA directory (see long text)

What causes this issue?

File &V2& cannot be opened.

System Response

The kernel call 'C_DIR_READ_NEXT' ends with error code &V1& and returns
ERRNO = &V3&
ERRMSG = &V4&

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

S7316 - Details

• The SAP error message S7316, which indicates "Error reading the DATA directory," typically arises when the SAP system is unable to access or read the specified DATA directory. This can occur due to various reasons, including file system issues, permission problems, or configuration errors.
  Causes:
  
  File System Issues: The DATA directory may not exist, or there may be issues with the underlying file system (e.g., disk space issues, file system corruption).
  Permission Problems: The user under which the SAP application server is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the DATA directory.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding the DATA directory path.
  Network Issues: If the DATA directory is located on a network drive, network connectivity issues could prevent access.
  SAP Kernel Issues: There may be bugs or issues with the SAP kernel version being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Directory Existence: Verify that the DATA directory exists on the server and is correctly