How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING026 - Could not upload inst.data file &1 of subobject &2: Disk full

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Could not upload inst.data file &1 of subobject &2: Disk full

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING026 - Could not upload inst.data file &1 of subobject &2: Disk full ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING026 Could not upload inst.data file &1 of subobject &2: Disk full indicates that there is an issue with uploading an instance data file due to insufficient disk space. This error typically occurs during the customization or configuration processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the SAP Business One or similar systems.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The most common cause of this error is that the disk where the SAP application server or database is hosted has run out of space. This can happen due to large log files, temporary files, or other data consuming the available storage.
  File System Quotas: If there are quotas set on the file system, the user or process may have reached its limit, preventing further file uploads.
  Database Size Limitations: In some cases, the database itself may have size limitations that are being exceeded.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Free Up Disk Space:
  
  Check the disk usage on the server where SAP is installed. You can use commands like df -h (on Unix/Linux) or check the properties of the drive (on Windows) to see how much space is available.
  Delete unnecessary files, such as old logs, temporary files, or backups that are no longer needed.
  Consider archiving old data or moving it to another storage solution if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check File System Quotas:
  
  If file system quotas are in place, check the quota settings for the user or process that is trying to upload the file. Adjust the quotas if necessary.
  
  
  
  Database Maintenance:
  
  If the database is reaching its size limit, consider performing maintenance tasks such as purging old data, optimizing tables, or increasing the database size limit if possible.
  
  
  
  Monitor Disk Usage:
  
  Implement monitoring tools to keep track of disk usage and set up alerts for low disk space to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By addressing the disk space issue and ensuring that there is sufficient storage available, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload the instance data file.