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Description

Error 5429 indicates that SAP S/4HANA encountered an issue attempting to close a file, often a text file or data stream, after an operation. This typically occurs during processes involving file generation, export, or saving data to the local or network file system.

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Error Message

ERR_TEXT_FCA_FILE_CLOSE

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Insufficient File Permissions

The SAP system or user lacks the necessary write permissions for the directory where the file is being closed.

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File Locked by Another Process

The file intended for closure is currently in use or locked by another application or system process.

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Insufficient Disk Space

The target file system or drive has run out of available space, preventing the final write operations during file closure.

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Network Connectivity Issues

If the file resides on a network share, temporary network disconnections or instability can disrupt the file closing process.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Verify File System Permissions and Disk Space medium

Ensures the SAP system has write access to the target directory and sufficient disk space.

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Identify the directory where the text file is being written. This is often configured in SAP transactions like `SM69` (OS Commands) or specific application settings.

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Log in to the operating system where the SAP application server is running.

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Check the permissions of the target directory. The SAP system user (e.g., `<sid>adm`) needs write and execute permissions.

ls -ld /path/to/your/sap/data/directory

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If permissions are incorrect, grant them to the SAP system user.

sudo chown <sid>adm:<sid>adm /path/to/your/sap/data/directory
sudo chmod 775 /path/to/your/sap/data/directory

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Check available disk space on the file system where the directory resides.

df -h /path/to/your/sap/data/directory

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If disk space is low, free up space by deleting unnecessary files or expanding the file system.

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Restart the relevant SAP application server instance or the entire SAP system if the issue persists after permission and space checks.

2. Review SAP System Logs for Related Errors medium

Investigates other log entries that might be contributing to the file closing failure.

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Access the SAP system using transaction `SM21` (System Log).

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Filter the log entries for the time period when the error 5429 occurred. Look for entries related to file operations, I/O errors, or other system-level issues.

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Check the SAP Trace files using transaction `ST05` (Performance Trace) for any I/O related bottlenecks or errors occurring around the same time.

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Examine the operating system logs (e.g., `/var/log/syslog` or Windows Event Viewer) for any hardware-related issues, disk errors, or network problems that might impact file operations.

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Correlate any findings in the OS logs with the SAP system logs to pinpoint the root cause.

3. Investigate Specific Application or Process Configuration advanced

Determines if the error is specific to a particular SAP application or background process.

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Identify the SAP transaction or background job that is attempting to write the text file when the error occurs.

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For background jobs (transaction `SM37`), check the job log for any specific error messages or context related to the file operation.

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If the file writing is part of an ABAP program, review the ABAP code. Look for the `OPEN DATASET`, `TRANSFER`, and `CLOSE DATASET` statements. Ensure that `CLOSE DATASET` is always called, even in case of exceptions.

DATA: lv_file TYPE string.
DATA: lv_handle TYPE i.

CALL METHOD cl_gui_frontend_services=>get_system_directory
  CHANGING
    system_directory = lv_file.

CONCATENATE lv_file '\your_file.txt' INTO lv_file.

OPEN DATASET lv_file FOR OUTPUT IN TEXT MODE ENCODING DEFAULT.
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
  " Handle error
ELSE.
  TRANSFER 'Some data' TO lv_file.
  IF sy-subrc <> 0.
    " Handle error
  ENDIF.
  CLOSE DATASET lv_file.
  IF sy-subrc <> 0.
    " Handle error - this is where the 5429 might manifest
  ENDIF.
ENDIF.

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Consider if the file path or name is dynamic and might be causing issues (e.g., invalid characters, excessively long names).

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If the file is being written to a network share, verify the network connectivity and the permissions on the share itself.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 5429: Text File Closing Failure