How To Fix TW059 - Cannot write to file at position & (file system full?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot write to file at position & (file system full?)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW059 - Cannot write to file at position & (file system full?) ?

  The SAP error message TW059, which states "Cannot write to file at position & (file system full?)", typically indicates that the system is unable to write data to a specified file because the file system is full or there are permission issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  File System Full: The most common reason for this error is that the disk space on the file system where the SAP application is trying to write data is full.
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified file or directory.
  File Size Limitations: Some file systems have limitations on the maximum size of files, and if this limit is reached, it can cause this error.
  Temporary Files: If the system is trying to create temporary files and the temporary directory is full, it can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Disk Space:
  
  Use system commands (like df -h on Unix/Linux or checking properties on Windows) to check the available disk space on the file system.
  If the disk is full, consider deleting unnecessary files or moving files to another location to free up space.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user under which the SAP application is running has the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory.
  You can check and modify permissions using commands like chmod and chown on Unix/Linux systems.
  
  
  
  Clear Temporary Files:
  
  If the error is related to temporary files, clear out old temporary files that are no longer needed. This can often be done by cleaning up the /tmp directory or the equivalent on your system.
  
  
  
  Increase File System Size:
  
  If possible, consider increasing the size of the file system if it is consistently running out of space.
  
  
  
  Check for File Size Limits:
  
  If the file system has a maximum file size limit, check if the file being written is exceeding that limit. If so, consider splitting the file or using a different file system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error. Sometimes, SAP provides specific guidance or fixes for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Basis Team: If you are not the SAP Basis administrator, it may be necessary to involve them to resolve file system issues.
  System Logs: Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AL11 to check the directories and files that SAP is using, and to monitor the space usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TW059 error in your SAP system.