How To Fix /UI5/APP_API079 - Failed to delete properties file &1 of app &2 from layered repository

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Failed to delete properties file &1 of app &2 from layered repository

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/APP_API079 - Failed to delete properties file &1 of app &2 from layered repository ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API079 Failed to delete properties file &1 of app &2 from layered repository typically indicates an issue with the deletion of a properties file associated with a UI5 application in the layered repository. This error can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Locking: The properties file may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or service account executing the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to modify or delete files in the layered repository.
  Corrupted Repository: The layered repository may be corrupted or in an inconsistent state, leading to issues with file operations.
  Incorrect Application State: The application may be in a state that does not allow for the deletion of its properties file (e.g., it is currently being used or is in a deployment process).
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the UI5 framework that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Locks: Ensure that no other processes are using the properties file. You may need to wait for other operations to complete or terminate any processes that are holding locks on the file.
  Verify Permissions: Check the permissions of the user or service account attempting the deletion. Ensure that it has the necessary rights to delete files in the layered repository.
  Restart Services: Sometimes, restarting the relevant SAP services or the entire system can resolve temporary issues related to file locks or repository states.
  Check Application State: Ensure that the application is not in a state that prevents deletion. If necessary, stop the application or complete any ongoing deployment processes.
  Repository Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the layered repository to identify and fix any corruption or inconsistencies.
  Manual Deletion: If the automated process fails, you may consider manually deleting the properties file, but this should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of SAP support.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for UI5 and the layered repository for more details on file management and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and context around the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the deletion of the properties file in the layered repository.