How To Fix TQ012 - Problems creating file & to redirect stdout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Problems creating file & to redirect stdout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TQ012 - Problems creating file & to redirect stdout ?

  The SAP error message TQ012 indicates a problem with creating a file or redirecting standard output (stdout) in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of background job processing or when the system attempts to generate output files.
  Causes of TQ012 Error
  
  
  File System Permissions: The user under which the SAP application server is running may not have the necessary permissions to create files in the specified directory.
  
  
  Directory Path Issues: The specified directory for file creation may not exist, or the path may be incorrect.
  
  
  Disk Space: The disk where the file is being created may be full, preventing new files from being created.
  
  
  SAP Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the output device or spool settings in SAP.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the output is being redirected to a network location, there may be connectivity issues or permissions problems with the network share.
  
  
  Solutions to TQ012 Error
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user account running the SAP application server has the necessary permissions to write to the target directory.
  You can check and modify permissions using operating system commands (e.g., chmod on Unix/Linux or properties settings on Windows).
  
  
  
  Verify Directory Path:
  
  Confirm that the directory specified for file creation exists. If it does not, create the directory or correct the path in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Verify that there is sufficient disk space on the drive where the file is being created. Free up space if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Spool Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the output device in SAP. Ensure that the device is correctly set up and that the spool settings are appropriate.
  You can do this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the output is being redirected to a network location, ensure that the network path is accessible and that the necessary permissions are granted for the SAP user.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: Spool Administration - to manage output devices.
  SM37: Job Monitoring - to check the status of background jobs and their logs.
  AL11: Display SAP directories - to check the directories configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Logs:
  
  Review the job logs and system logs for additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TQ012 error in your SAP system.