How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG282 - Error while deleting file '&1'; rc=&2

/STMC/CR_MSG282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Error while deleting file '&1'; rc=&2

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/STMC/CR_MSG282 - Details

• The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG282 indicates that there was an error while attempting to delete a file, with the message providing details about the file in question (&1) and the return code (rc=&2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with file operations in the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  File Permissions: The user or process attempting to delete the file may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being deleted.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk space problems or corruption.
  Incorrect Path: The specified file path may be incorrect, leading to the inability to locate the file for deletion.
  Return Code: The return code (rc=&2) can provide specific information about the nature of the error.