How To Fix TN053 - File &1 could not be deleted

TN053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: File &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

There are two reasons for this error:
You attempted to download Support Package &V2& again. The Support
Package Manager deleted all traces of the Support Package, for example,
the relevant logs. In this case file &V1& could not be deleted.
The Support Package was downloaded again using EPS. After starting
SPAM, the Support Package was fetched from the EPS inbox and all traces
of it were deleted. File &V1& could not be deleted.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Not all users have write authorization for the &V1& file.
Set up this authorization.
Repeat the action.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN053 - File &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message TN053, which states "File &1 could not be deleted," typically occurs when the system is unable to delete a specified file from the application server or the file system. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to delete the file.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist.
  Disk Space Issues: There may be insufficient disk space on the server, preventing file operations.
  File System Errors: There could be underlying issues with the file system that are preventing file deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user or the SAP system has the necessary permissions to delete files in the specified directory.
  You may need to adjust the file system