How To Fix SO328 - Your PC working file could not be deleted

SO328 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Your PC working file could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The system could not delete your temporary work file.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If this error occurs repeatedly, you should delete your temporary
work file(s) yourself.
You can delete your work file by selecting the command 'Delete
PC work file' (System -> Services -> Office -> Administration ->
Delete PC work file)
The standard entry '*' deletes the old SAPoffice work files of
all document types.
You can also specify a certain document type. In this case, only the
files of this type are deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO328 - Your PC working file could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SO328, which states "Your PC working file could not be deleted," typically occurs when the SAP GUI is unable to delete temporary files that it creates during the execution of certain tasks. This can happen for several reasons, including file permission issues, file locks, or problems with the local SAP GUI installation.
  Causes:
  
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete files in the temporary directory where SAP stores its working files.
  File Locks: The working file may be in use by another process or application, preventing it from being deleted.
  Corrupted Files: The working file may be corrupted, leading to issues when attempting to delete it.
  Antivirus Software: Some antivirus or security software may interfere with the deletion of files, mistakenly identifying them as threats.
  SAP GUI Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP GUI or the local installation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the