How To Fix TXX158 - File &1 on application server &2 could not be opened

TXX158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXX - DARTX - XML-Based Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 158

• Message text: File &1 on application server &2 could not be opened

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What causes this issue?

The file could not be opened on the application server.
This could have one of the following reasons:
The file directory is not located on the application server.
The file directory (path name) is invalid.
The specified file is not found (read access).
The specified file cannot be created (write access).

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?

Check the following:
Whether the file directories have been created on the application
server. The directory set determines the file directories.
Whether the directory set is valid. The directory set determines the
file directories.
Whether the file name is compliant with the naming conventions of the
operating system on the application server (UNIX, Windows NT, AS/400).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TXX158 - File &1 on application server &2 could not be opened ?

  The SAP error message TXX158 indicates that a specific file on the application server could not be opened. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file does not exist on the application server.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP system does not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  Path Issues: The file path specified may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Disk Space Issues: The application server may be running low on disk space, preventing file operations.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the file exists at the specified location on the application server.
  
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