How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG287 - Error while executing SAPCAR; error='&1&2&3&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Error while executing SAPCAR; error='&1&2&3&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG287 - Error while executing SAPCAR; error='&1&2&3&4' ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG287 typically indicates an issue encountered while executing the SAPCAR tool, which is used for handling SAP archive files (SAR files). The error message format error='&1&2&3&4' suggests that there are specific error codes or messages that provide more context about the failure.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified SAR file may not exist in the given path.
  Permission Issues: The user executing the command may not have the necessary permissions to read the SAR file or write to the target directory.
  Corrupted SAR File: The SAR file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to extraction failures.
  Insufficient Disk Space: There may not be enough disk space available in the target directory to extract the contents of the SAR file.
  Incorrect Command Syntax: The command used to execute SAPCAR may have incorrect syntax or parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify File Path: Check that the path to the SAR file is correct and that the file exists.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the SAR file and the target directory.
  Validate SAR File: If possible, verify the integrity of the SAR file. You may need to re-download or obtain a new copy if it is corrupted.
  Free Up Disk Space: Check the available disk space on the target drive and free up space if necessary.
  Review Command Syntax: Double-check the command used to execute SAPCAR for any syntax errors or incorrect parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPCAR Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SAPCAR for detailed usage instructions and options.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAPCAR you are using.
  Logs and Traces: Review any logs or traces generated during the execution of SAPCAR for additional error details that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your system administrator for further assistance.