Error
Error Code:
5439
SAP S/4HANA Error 5439: FCA Directory Not Found
Description
Error 5439, ERR_TEXT_FCA_DIRECTORY_NOT_FOUND, indicates that the SAP S/4HANA system was unable to locate a required directory for text processing or Financial Compliance Analytics (FCA) operations. This typically occurs when the system attempts to access a configured file path that is either incorrect, inaccessible, or no longer exists on the server or network.
Error Message
ERR_TEXT_FCA_DIRECTORY_NOT_FOUND
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Path Configuration
The directory path specified in SAP S/4HANA configuration settings (e.g., customizing, parameters) is inaccurate or contains typos.
Missing or Deleted Directory
The physical directory that SAP S/4HANA expects to find on the server or network location does not exist or has been accidentally removed.
Insufficient Permissions
The SAP system user or service account lacks the necessary read, write, or execute permissions for the specified directory.
Network Connectivity Issues
If the directory is on a network share, there might be temporary or persistent network connectivity problems preventing SAP from accessing it.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify File Cache Access (FCA) Configuration and Permissions medium
Ensures the SAP system can access the FCA directory with correct permissions.
1
Identify the FCA directory path configured in your SAP S/4HANA system. This is typically found in transaction `SM52` (Shared Memory Administration) or by checking the relevant profile parameters.
2
Log in to the operating system where the SAP S/4HANA application servers are running.
3
Navigate to the identified FCA directory.
cd /path/to/your/fca/directory4
Verify that the SAP system user (the user under which the SAP instance runs) has read, write, and execute permissions for this directory and its contents. Use `ls -ld` to check permissions and `chmod` to adjust if necessary.
ls -ld /path/to/your/fca/directory
# Example to grant permissions (adjust user/group as needed):
sudo chown <sap_user>:<sap_group> /path/to/your/fca/directory
sudo chmod 755 /path/to/your/fca/directory5
If the directory doesn't exist, create it. Ensure the SAP system user has ownership.
sudo mkdir -p /path/to/your/fca/directory
sudo chown <sap_user>:<sap_group> /path/to/your/fca/directory6
Restart the SAP S/4HANA application servers to apply any permission changes or directory creations.
2. Check SAP Profile Parameters for FCA Directory medium
Confirms that the correct profile parameters are set for the FCA directory.
1
Access transaction `RZ10` (Profile Maintenance) in your SAP S/4HANA system.
2
Select the relevant instance profile (e.g., `DEFAULT.PFL`, `<SID>_<INSTANCE_NAME>_PFL`).
3
Choose 'Display' or 'Change' to view profile parameters.
4
Search for parameters related to File Cache Access (FCA). Common parameters include `rdisp/fca_dir` or similar. Ensure the value points to a valid and accessible directory on the operating system.
Example parameter to look for: rdisp/fca_dir = /usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE_NAME>/work/fca5
If the parameter is missing or incorrect, add or modify it. Ensure the path is absolute and exists on the server.
rdisp/fca_dir = /path/to/your/correct/fca/directory6
Save the changes to the profile.
7
Restart the SAP S/4HANA application servers for the profile changes to take effect.
3. Perform a Quick FCA Directory Check and Recreation easy
A rapid approach to resolve the error by ensuring the directory exists and is writable.
1
Log in to the operating system of an SAP S/4HANA application server.
2
Determine the expected FCA directory path. This might be found in `SM52` or by a quick check of common locations like `/usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE_NAME>/work/fca`.
3
Check if the directory exists. If not, create it using the SAP system user.
sudo -u <sap_user> mkdir -p /path/to/your/fca/directory4
Ensure the SAP system user has write permissions to the directory.
sudo -u <sap_user> touch /path/to/your/fca/directory/test_write.tmp
sudo -u <sap_user> rm /path/to/your/fca/directory/test_write.tmp5
If the directory exists but permissions are suspect, try resetting permissions for the SAP user.
sudo chown <sap_user>:<sap_group> /path/to/your/fca/directory6
Restart the affected SAP S/4HANA application server(s).