How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW517 - File '&' could not be deleted

/SAPDMC/LSMW517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: File '&' could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW517 - File '&' could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW517 File '&' could not be deleted typically occurs in the context of the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) when the system is unable to delete a specified file. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  File Permissions: The user or the process may not have the necessary permissions to delete the file. This can happen if the file is owned by another user or if the permissions are set to read-only.
  
  
  File in Use: The file may be currently in use by another process or application, preventing it from being deleted.
  
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect, or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  
  
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as corruption or lack of space.
  
  
  SAP System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in