Error
Error Code:
5430
SAP S/4HANA Error 5430: FCA File Write Failure
Description
Error 5430, 'ERR_TEXT_FCA_FILE_WRITE', indicates that SAP S/4HANA encountered a problem while attempting to write data to a file. This issue typically occurs during processes that involve generating reports, exporting data, saving documents, or updating configuration files within the system.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_FCA_FILE_WRITE
Known Causes
4 known causesInsufficient File Permissions
The SAP system or the user account lacks the necessary read/write permissions for the target directory or file, preventing the write operation.
Disk Full or Quota Exceeded
The storage device where the file is being written is out of space, or the user's disk quota has been reached, making file creation or modification impossible.
File System Issues or Corruption
Underlying problems with the file system, such as corruption, network drive connectivity issues, or unstable storage, interfere with successful writing.
Invalid File Path or Name
The specified file path is incorrect, too long, or contains invalid characters, making it impossible for the system to locate or create the file.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Verify Filesystem Permissions for Audit Log Directory easy
Ensures the SAP system user has write permissions to the directory where audit logs are being written.
1
Identify the directory configured for audit logging in SAP S/4HANA. This is typically found in transaction SM20 or by checking the profile parameters related to security logging.
2
Access the operating system where the SAP application server is running.
3
Log in as the operating system user that the SAP system runs under (e.g., `<sid>adm`).
4
Navigate to the identified audit log directory.
cd /path/to/audit/log/directory5
Check the permissions of the directory. The SAP system user should have read, write, and execute permissions.
ls -ld .6
If permissions are insufficient, grant write permissions to the SAP system user. Replace `<sid>adm` with your actual SAP system user and `/path/to/audit/log/directory` with the correct path.
sudo chown <sid>adm:<sid>adm /path/to/audit/log/directory && sudo chmod u+w /path/to/audit/log/directory7
Restart the SAP application server instances to ensure the changes are applied.
2. Check Disk Space on the Audit Log Partition easy
Releases disk space if the partition hosting the audit log directory is full.
1
Identify the filesystem where the audit log directory resides. This can be done using SM20 or by checking the operating system's mount points.
2
Log in to the operating system of the SAP application server.
3
Check the available disk space on the relevant partition.
df -h4
If the partition is full or nearing capacity (e.g., >90%), identify and remove unnecessary files from that partition. This might include old log files, temporary files, or other non-critical data.
5
Consider implementing a log rotation or archival strategy for audit logs to prevent future disk space issues. This can be configured at the operating system level or through SAP's security settings if available.
6
After freeing up space, restart the SAP application server instances.
3. Review SAP Security Audit Log Configuration medium
Validates that the audit log configuration is correct and not pointing to an invalid or inaccessible location.
1
Log in to your SAP S/4HANA system with a user having sufficient authorizations (e.g., SAP_ALL, SAP_NEW).
2
Execute transaction `SM20` (Security Audit Log).
3
Navigate to the 'Configuration' tab or section.
4
Verify the 'Directory for logs' parameter. Ensure it points to a valid and accessible directory on the application server.
5
Check if there are any typos or incorrect path specifications. Also, confirm that the directory exists and the SAP system user has the necessary permissions (as per Solution 1).
6
If the configuration is incorrect, correct the 'Directory for logs' path.
7
Save the changes. You may need to restart the application server instances for the changes to take full effect.
4. Investigate and Resolve Underlying OS-Level File I/O Issues advanced
Addresses potential operating system or hardware issues preventing file writes.
1
Check the operating system's system logs (e.g., `/var/log/syslog`, `/var/log/messages` on Linux, Event Viewer on Windows) for any errors related to disk I/O, filesystem corruption, or hardware failures around the time the error occurred.
2
If the SAP system is running on a cluster or shared storage, verify the health and connectivity of the storage subsystem.
3
Run filesystem check tools (e.g., `fsck` on Linux, `chkdsk` on Windows) on the partition hosting the audit log directory. **Caution:** This may require unmounting the filesystem and could involve downtime. Consult your OS administrator.
4
If hardware issues are suspected (e.g., failing disk), engage your hardware support team for diagnostics and potential replacement.
5
Consider temporarily redirecting audit logs to a different, known-good filesystem to isolate the problem. This can be done by changing the 'Directory for logs' in SM20.
6
After addressing any OS or hardware issues, restart the SAP application server instances.