How To Fix TG887 - Error when copying file &, code &

TG887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Error when copying file &, code &

What causes this issue?

A file could not be copied. However, this is essential for the rest of
the upgrade.

System Response

The upgrade stops with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the underlying file systems with operating system tools. The
error codes mean:
-1 = Source file does not exist
-2 = Source file cannot be read
-3 = Source file is a directory
-4 = Error in copy system routines

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG887 - Error when copying file &, code & ?

  The SAP error message TG887 typically indicates an issue related to file handling, specifically when attempting to copy a file. The error message format usually includes placeholders for the file name and error code, which can provide more context about the specific issue encountered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The source file you are trying to copy may not exist at the specified location.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or process attempting to copy the file may not have the necessary permissions to access the source or destination directories.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process, preventing it from being copied.
  Disk Space Issues: There may not be enough disk space on the destination drive to accommodate the copied file.
  Invalid File Path: The file path may contain invalid characters or exceed the maximum length allowed by the operating system.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity