How To Fix SHDI026 - Folder &1 could not be renamed to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Folder &1 could not be renamed to &2

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when renaming the directories.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Start the transaction again and repeat the operation.
If the error occurs again, notify your system administrator and check
the integrity of the directory structure using the report
RSSHDIMG_CHECK.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHDI026 - Folder &1 could not be renamed to &2 ?

  The SAP error message SHDI026 indicates that there was an issue when attempting to rename a folder in the SAP system. The message typically includes placeholders for the folder names, where &1 represents the original folder name and &2 represents the new folder name.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to rename the folder.
  Folder in Use: The folder might be currently in use by another process or user, preventing it from being renamed.
  Invalid Folder Name: The new folder name may not comply with naming conventions or may contain invalid characters.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  File System Limitations: If the folder is on a file system with specific limitations (e.g., length of the name), this could cause the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHDI026 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to rename the folder. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Close Open Sessions: Make sure that no other users or processes are currently accessing the folder. If necessary, ask users to log out or close their sessions.
  
  
  Validate Folder Name: Check the new folder name for any invalid characters or compliance with naming conventions. Ensure it adheres to the system's requirements.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if there are any locks on the folder that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: After addressing the above points, try renaming the folder again.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for folder management and naming conventions to ensure compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SHDI026 error message in your SAP system.