How To Fix VINFO021 - IC: File error - forwarding to file unsuccessful

VINFO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VINFO - Information Container

• Message number: 021

• Message text: IC: File error - forwarding to file unsuccessful

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

VINFO021 - Details

• The SAP error message VINFO021 IC: File error - forwarding to file unsuccessful typically indicates that there is an issue with the system's ability to write or forward data to a specified file. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data exports, file transfers, or when generating output files.
  Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or inaccessible. This could be due to a typo, a missing directory, or incorrect permissions.
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to write to the specified directory or file.
  Disk Space: The disk where the file is being written may be full, preventing any new data from being saved.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process, preventing SAP from writing to it.
  Network Issues: If the file is being written to a network location, there may be network connectivity issues.
  Configuration Errors: There may