How To Fix S_ARC_TRANS022 - All available file names are already being used

S_ARC_TRANS022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_TRANS - Transfer Archive Administration (System Shutdown)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: All available file names are already being used

What causes this issue?

The namespace for the possible file names is already occupied by
existing files.

System Response

The file &V1& is not created. The system terminates the transfer of the
contents of the archive files.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you no longer need one of the existing files. If you do
not, delete this file and transfer the data again.

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.

S_ARC_TRANS022 - Details

• The SAP error message S_ARC_TRANS022 indicates that all available file names for a particular operation are currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of archiving or data management processes where a limited number of file names can be assigned for temporary storage or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Name Exhaustion: The system has a predefined limit on the number of file names that can be used simultaneously for archiving or data processing tasks. If all available file names are in use, the system cannot allocate a new one.
  Long-Running Processes: If there are long-running archiving jobs or processes that have not yet completed, they may be holding onto file names, preventing new jobs from starting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for file name management may be set too low, leading to quick exhaustion of available names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any long-running or stuck jobs that may be