How To Fix TN720 - Error when deleting the file '&1&2' on the application server

TN720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Error when deleting the file '&1&2' on the application server

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you attempted to delete a file. The reasons for
this error could include:
The file is write-protected
The file has already been deleted
The file has been locked exclusively by another process
You have no authorization for deleting files at the operating system
level

System Response

The file is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check your access to the file at the operating system level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN720 - Error when deleting the file '&1&2' on the application server ?

  The SAP error message TN720 indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete a file on the application server. The message typically appears in the context of file operations, such as when using the SAP transaction codes that involve file handling (e.g., AL11, FILE transaction, etc.).
  Cause of TN720 Error
  The TN720 error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to delete the specified file. This can happen if the file is owned by a different user or if the permissions are set to restrict deletion.
  
  
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being deleted.
  
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect, or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  
  
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk space problems or