📋

Description

This error indicates that SAP S/4HANA attempted to write data to a stream (e.g., file, network, memory buffer) but the operation failed. It often occurs when the system cannot complete a data persistence or communication task, preventing data from being saved or transmitted.

💬

Error Message

ERR_TEXT_COMMON_STREAM_WRITE_FAILED

🔍

Known Causes

4 known causes

⚠️

Insufficient Write Permissions

The SAP S/4HANA system or the user lacks the necessary permissions to write to the designated target location or resource.

⚠️

Disk Space or Quota Limit

The target storage medium (e.g., file system, database log) is full, or a user/system quota has been exceeded, preventing further data writes.

⚠️

Network Connectivity Issues

If the stream involves network communication (e.g., writing to a remote server or database), a network interruption or misconfiguration prevented the write operation.

⚠️

Internal System Resource Exhaustion

The SAP S/4HANA system may have run out of critical resources like memory or file handles, leading to an inability to manage stream operations.

🛠️

Solutions

4 solutions available

1. Verify Disk Space and Permissions on Application Servers easy

Ensures the SAP system has adequate disk space and write permissions on the target directories for stream operations.

1

Log in to each SAP application server (via SSH or direct console access).

2

Check the available disk space on the file systems where SAP stores temporary files, logs, and potentially stream-related data. Common directories include `/usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE>/work`, `/usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE>/tmp`, and any custom paths used by your S/4HANA installation.

df -h

3

Verify that the SAP system user (typically `<sid>adm`) has write permissions to these directories. If not, adjust the permissions.

sudo chown -R <sid>adm:<sid>adm /path/to/sap/directory
sudo chmod -R u+w /path/to/sap/directory

4

If disk space is insufficient, free up space by deleting old logs, temporary files, or archiving data. Consider expanding the file system if the issue is persistent.

2. Check SAP System Kernel Parameters and Trace Levels medium

Adjusts SAP kernel parameters and trace settings that might be impacting stream write operations.

1

Access the SAP system using transaction `RZ10` (Profile Maintenance).

2

Select the relevant profile (e.g., instance profile) and choose 'Display' or 'Change'.

3

Review and potentially adjust the following profile parameters. It's crucial to understand the implications of changing these parameters and to do so in a test environment first.

rdisp/max_file_size
tcp/rfc_trace
cnv/trace_level

4

If the error is related to specific trace files, temporarily disable or reduce the trace level for the affected component using transaction `ST05` (Performance Analysis) or by directly modifying profile parameters. Remember to re-enable tracing once troubleshooting is complete.

5

After making any parameter changes, save the profile and restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.

3. Analyze SAP Gateway and RFC Connections medium

Investigates potential issues with SAP Gateway or Remote Function Call (RFC) connections that might be interrupting data streams.

1

Use transaction `SMGW` (Gateway Monitor) to check the status of the SAP Gateway on all relevant application servers. Look for any error messages or abnormal states.

2

Examine the Gateway log files (usually found in `<work directory>/dev_rd`) for any related errors or warnings.

3

Use transaction `SM59` (RFC Destinations) to verify the configuration and connectivity of RFC destinations that might be involved in the process generating the error. Test the connections to ensure they are active.

4

If the error occurs during an RFC call, check the trace files associated with that RFC connection (e.g., via `ST05` or specific RFC trace settings in `SM59`).

5

Ensure network connectivity between the involved systems and that firewalls are not blocking necessary ports for RFC communication.

4. Review SAP Notes and SAP Support Portal easy

Leverages SAP's knowledge base for known issues and specific solutions related to Error 5157.

1

Log in to the SAP Support Portal (launchpad.support.sap.com).

2

Search for SAP Note 5157 or the error message 'ERR_TEXT_COMMON_STREAM_WRITE_FAILED'.

3

Carefully read all relevant SAP Notes. These notes often provide detailed explanations of the error's root cause and specific step-by-step solutions, including required patches or configuration changes.

4

If no direct SAP Note is found for this specific error code, broaden your search to include terms like 'stream write error', 'S/4HANA data transfer issues', or specific transaction codes involved in the error.

5

If the issue persists after reviewing SAP Notes, consider opening a ticket with SAP Support, referencing the error code and any troubleshooting steps you have already performed.

🔗

Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 5157: Stream Write Failure