How To Fix UC151 - File &1 could not be deleted

UC151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 151

• Message text: File &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The file could not be deleted.

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 if the file exists and if the required authorization exists.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC151 - File &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UC151 indicates that a specific file (denoted by &1) could not be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of file handling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with external files or directories.
  Causes:
  
  
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to delete the specified file. This can happen if the file is owned by another user or if the permissions are set to read-only.
  
  
  File in Use: The file may be currently in use by another process or application, preventing it from being deleted.
  
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect, or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  
  
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk errors or corruption.
  
  
  SAP Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that affect file handling.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user