How To Fix STC_SC_TASKS337 - Task list run &1 export file deleted from file system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_SC_TASKS - System Copy Task Messages

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Task list run &1 export file deleted from file system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS337 - Task list run &1 export file deleted from file system ?

  The SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS337 indicates that a task list run has encountered an issue where the export file associated with the task list has been deleted from the file system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with background jobs or task lists in SAP Solution Manager or other SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  File Deletion: The export file may have been manually deleted or removed by a cleanup job or process that runs on the file system.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system itself, such as disk space running out, file system corruption, or permissions issues that prevent access to the file.
  Job Scheduling: The task list may have been scheduled to run at a time when the export file was not available, possibly due to timing issues or misconfiguration.
  Network Issues: If the file is stored on a network location, network issues could prevent access to the file.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File System: Verify the file system where the export file is supposed to be located. Ensure that the file exists and has not been deleted. If it has been deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup if available.
  Review Job Logs: Check the logs of the task list run and any related jobs to identify when the file was deleted and if there are any other errors that could provide more context.
  Re-run the Task List: If the file is missing, you may need to re-run the task list to regenerate the export file. Ensure that the task list is configured correctly and that all prerequisites are met.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or process running the task list has the necessary permissions to access the file system and the specific directory where the export file is stored.
  Monitor Cleanup Jobs: If there are automated cleanup jobs that delete old files, review their configuration to ensure they are not deleting files that are still needed by the task list.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for task lists and background processing for more detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot task lists.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring for your file system to alert you of any issues related to file availability or disk space, which can help prevent this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.