How To Fix TQ346 - File & in directory & cannot be deleted after being added

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 346

• Message text: File & in directory & cannot be deleted after being added

What causes this issue?

The file with the specified template could not be deleted from the
source directory after it was attached to the file in the target
directory.
The template is:
^ : Start of the line
$ : End of the line
. : Exactly one character
\ : Removes the special meaning from the following character
'\.' for example, corresponds to a period '.'

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TQ346 - File & in directory & cannot be deleted after being added ?

  The SAP error message TQ346 indicates that a file in a specified directory cannot be deleted after it has been added. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with file uploads and downloads.
  Causes:
  
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to delete the file from the specified directory.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk space problems or file system corruption.
  Incorrect Path: The specified directory or file path may be incorrect or may not exist.
  Transport Directory Issues: If the error occurs in the context of transport requests, there may be issues with the transport directory configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Locks: Ensure that no other processes are using the file. You can use system tools to check for file locks.
  Verify