How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG640 - Error while updating/saving file (file=&1, rc=&2)

/STMC/CR_MSG640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Error while updating/saving file (file=&1, rc=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG640 - Error while updating/saving file (file=&1, rc=&2) ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG640 indicates that there was an error while trying to update or save a file in the SAP system. The message typically includes parameters such as file=&1 (the name of the file) and rc=&2 (the return code indicating the type of error).
  Causes
  The causes of this error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified file or directory.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  Disk Space: There may not be enough disk space available on the server to save the file.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  Network Issues: If the file is being accessed over a network, there may be connectivity issues.
  SAP System Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that are preventing file