Can I dlete \usr\sap\<SID>\tmp*?

[SAPSupport]

Solution Manager installation is complete. The \usr\sap\<SID(ABAP)>\tmp folder is 0 KB. However, the \usr\sap\<SID(JAVA)>\tmp folder is 8 GB. This is causing the drive where /usr/sap is located to become full. Can I dlete \usr\sap\<SID>\tmp*?

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[SAPSupport · Accepted solution]

/tmp stands for temporary folder. Generally speaking, deleting these files or even the tmp folder will not harm system function.
However 8 GB is still a high number, please verify what files are stored there and whether any files specific to your own needs then decide to delete or not from your operation perspective.

[umasaral]

Hi 

Please try this 

Yes, you can delete the contents of the `\usr\sap\<SID>\tmp` folder to free up space on the drive.

1. Stop SAP Services: Ensure that all SAP services (both ABAP and JAVA stacks) are stopped before proceeding.

2. Delete Contents: Delete all files and folders within the `\usr\sap\<SID>\tmp` directory.

3. Restart SAP Services: After deleting the contents, restart your SAP services (both ABAP and JAVA stacks).

4. Monitor Disk Space: Monitor the disk space to ensure it has been freed up appropriately.

Deleting the contents of the `\usr\sap\<SID>\tmp` folder is safe and commonly done to reclaim disk space.