Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/18236 (SAP Service marketplace login required)
Summary :
In the SAP environment, handling data exports with insufficient disk space can be managed using R3trans and alternative methods, mainly for UNIX systems. These include utilizing a 'named pipe' for temporary storage during the export process which can be directed to tape storage or split/compressed using the "R3chop" tool. It is crucial to set up control files and initiate processes correctly for successful data handling. There are additional methods involving the transport control program, 'tp', requiring careful manipulation of the process flow to integrate with conventional operations, such as exporting and importing transport requests. This technical direction ensures efficient adjustments are made for managing storage capacities, ensuring data integrity and system stability.
Key words :
c11 tp addtobuffer c11kt00031 p11 pf=/usr/sap/trans/bin/tpparam rm rt00031, r3trans control file import file = '/usr/sap/trans/data/<named_pipe>' create, cd /usr/sap/trans/data rm rt0031, directory ~ftp/general/r3server/patches/rel40b/unix/, r3chop -icsf /usr/sap/trans/data/<named_pipe>, export file = '/usr/sap/trans/data/<named_pipe>' 2, mknod /usr/sap/trans/data/rt00031, mknod /usr/sap/trans/data/<named_pipe>, =/usr/sap/trans/data/<named_pipe>, tp export c11kt00031 u1 -dtestimport=0 6
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