How To Fix TQ344 - Contents of directory & cannot be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Contents of directory & cannot be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TQ344 - Contents of directory & cannot be read ?

  The SAP error message TQ344, which states "Contents of directory & cannot be read," typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to access or read the contents of a specified directory. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified directory.
  Directory Does Not Exist: The directory specified in the error message may not exist on the file system.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as it being unmounted or corrupted.
  Network Issues: If the directory is on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing access.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system regarding the path to the directory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user under which the SAP system is running has the necessary read permissions for the directory.
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