How To Fix SY483 - Temporary file could not be created

SY483 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Temporary file could not be created

What causes this issue?

To create an Excel worksheet, the system attempted to create a
temporary file with the name &V1& (in the directory for the profile
parameter DIR_TEMP). This failed because the corresponding fopen
statement was not successful.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY483 - Temporary file could not be created ?

  The SAP error message SY483, which states "Temporary file could not be created," typically indicates an issue with the system's ability to create temporary files. This can occur due to various reasons, including file system permissions, disk space issues, or configuration problems. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Disk Space: The disk where temporary files are stored may be full.
  File System Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to create files in the designated temporary directory.
  Incorrect Temporary Directory Configuration: The path for temporary files may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system settings.
  Operating System Limitations: There may be restrictions or limitations imposed by the operating system regarding file creation.
  Temporary Directory Does Not Exist: The specified temporary directory may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Verify that there is sufficient disk space on the drive where temporary files are stored.