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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S7316 - Error reading the DATA directory (see long text) ?

  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 specified in the SAP configuration.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user account running the SAP application server has the necessary read and write permissions for the DATA directory.
  Review Configuration: Check the SAP system configuration (e.g., using transaction codes like RZ10 or RZ11) to ensure that the DATA directory path is correctly set.
  Disk Space: Ensure that there is sufficient disk space available on the server where the DATA directory resides.
  Network Connectivity: If the DATA directory is on a network share, check the network connection and ensure that the share is accessible.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Kernel Update: If the issue persists, consider updating the SAP kernel to the latest version, as this may resolve underlying bugs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on system configuration and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RZ10 (Profile Maintenance) and RZ11 (Profile Parameter Maintenance) for configuration checks.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.