How To Fix SCTC_SC193 - Could not create CTC control check file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTC_SC - CTC System Copy

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Could not create CTC control check file &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTC_SC193 - Could not create CTC control check file &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCTC_SC193, which states "Could not create CTC control check file &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS). This error indicates that the system is unable to create a control check file, which is necessary for managing transports.
  Causes:
  
  File System Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to create files in the specified directory.
  Disk Space Issues: The file system may be full, preventing the creation of new files.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport directory may not be correctly configured in the system settings.
  Network Issues: If the transport directory is on a network location, there may be connectivity issues.
  File System Errors: There may be underlying file system errors that are preventing file creation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary permissions to write to the transport directory.
  You can check and modify permissions using operating system commands (e.g., chmod on Unix/Linux).
  
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Verify that there is sufficient disk space available on the file system where the transport directory is located.
  Use commands like df -h on Unix/Linux to check disk usage.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the transport directory configuration in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code STMS and reviewing the transport routes and directories.
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up in the system profile.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the transport directory is on a network share, ensure that the network connection is stable and that the share is accessible.
  
  
  
  Check for File System Errors:
  
  Run file system checks to identify and fix any errors that may be preventing file creation.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  
  
  Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SCTC_SC193 error in your SAP system.