How To Fix SBDV071 - No temporary directory available for caching

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDV - BDV: Business Document Viewer

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No temporary directory available for caching

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDV071 - No temporary directory available for caching ?

  The SAP error message SBDV071 indicates that the system is unable to find a temporary directory for caching purposes. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when the system is trying to perform operations that require temporary storage, such as data processing or file handling.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Temporary Directory: The specified temporary directory does not exist or is not accessible.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP system does not have the necessary permissions to access or write to the temporary directory.
  Disk Space Issues: The disk where the temporary directory is located may be full, preventing any new files from being created.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the temporary directory may be incorrect or not set at all.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Temporary Directory Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the temporary directory in the SAP system. You can check the settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 for profile parameters like DIR_TEMP or DIR_EXECUTABLE.
  Ensure that the path specified for the temporary directory is correct.
  
  
  
  Create the Directory:
  
  If the temporary directory does not exist, create it manually on the server where the SAP system is running.
  
  
  
  Set Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the SAP user and the operating system user running the SAP instance have the necessary permissions to read from and write to the temporary directory.
  
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Verify that there is sufficient disk space on the drive where the temporary directory is located. If the disk is full, free up some space.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP System:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Operating System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the operating system settings allow for the creation of temporary files and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SBDV071 error and ensure that the SAP system can access a temporary directory for caching.