How To Fix /SCTM/OCB_EDI014 - Put files to server &1 (FTP name &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/OCB_EDI -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Put files to server &1 (FTP name &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI014 - Put files to server &1 (FTP name &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI014 Put files to server &1 (FTP name &2) typically relates to issues encountered during the file transfer process using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or other related modules that utilize EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
  Cause:
  
  FTP Connection Issues: The error may arise due to problems with the FTP connection, such as incorrect server address, port, or credentials.
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the file on the server may not exist or may be incorrect.
  Permissions: The user account used for the FTP connection may not have the necessary permissions to write files to the specified directory on the server.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the FTP server.
  File Size Limitations: The file being transferred may exceed size limits set on the FTP server.
  Server Configuration: The FTP server may not be configured correctly to accept connections or may be down.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FTP Configuration:
  
  Verify the FTP server address, port, username, and password in the SAP configuration.
  Ensure that the FTP server is up and running.
  
  
  
  Validate File Path:
  
  Confirm that the target directory on the FTP server exists and is correctly specified in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the FTP user has the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory on the server.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection to the FTP server from the SAP system. You can use command-line tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  File Size:
  
  Check if the file size exceeds any limits set on the FTP server. If so, consider splitting the file into smaller parts.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP application logs and the FTP server logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Retry the Transfer:
  
  Sometimes, simply retrying the file transfer can resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for EDI and FTP configurations to ensure that all settings are correct.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your system administrator for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI014 Put files to server &1 (FTP name &2).