How To Fix TL164 - Error writing file T002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error writing file T002

What causes this issue?

The file T002 should be created in the language directory.
It should contain all defined languages including the accompanying ISO
codes.

System Response

An error ocurred while writing the file.

How to fix this error?

Check the permissions, along with the space still available in the
language directory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL164 - Error writing file T002 ?

  The SAP error message TL164, which indicates "Error writing file T002," typically occurs when there is an issue with writing to the T002 table, which is used to store information about the different company codes in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to write to the T002 table.
  Database Issues: There may be problems with the database, such as corruption or connectivity issues.
  Locking Issues: The table might be locked by another process, preventing write operations.
  Disk Space: The database may be running out of disk space, preventing new entries from being written.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SAP system that affect the ability to write to the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform write operations on the T002 table. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure it is functioning correctly. This may involve checking for corruption, running database consistency checks, or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the T002 table. If there are locks, you may need to wait for the locking process to complete or manually release the locks if appropriate.
  
  
  Disk Space Check: Verify that there is sufficient disk space available on the database server. If the disk is full, you may need to free up space or increase the disk capacity.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correct and that there are no issues that could prevent writing to the database.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction codes SM21 and ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SM12 (Lock Entries), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the TL164 error in your SAP system.