How To Fix SO421 - Error when writing file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Error when writing file

What causes this issue?

The content of the document is saved in a file during export.
An error occuring in the writing to this file.

System Response

The export was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please check the file. It may be write protected. It is also possible
that the file size determined when the file was imported into SAPoffice
differs from the actual file size. If this is the case, the file is
destroyed and the file must be imported again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO421 - Error when writing file ?

  The SAP error message SO421 indicates that there is an issue when trying to write a file, typically related to the SAP Office Integration or the SAP spool system. This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of SO421 Error
  
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may not exist, or the directory may not have the necessary permissions for writing files.
  
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to write to the specified location.
  
  
  Disk Space: The disk where the file is being written may be full, preventing any new files from being created.
  
  
  File System Limitations: There may be limitations on the file system, such as maximum file size or number of files in a directory.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the file is being written to a network location, there may be connectivity issues or the network path may be incorrect.
  
  
  SAP Configuration