Low disk space error

[Beenish Amir]

I am working with a large dataset and am encountering this error while merging a file:

. merge m:1 childcode using "E:\Dropbox\LEAPS data\2003\public_child1.dta", generate(_merge6)
insufficient disk space
error (699)
Please tell me how I can increase my disk space?

[Phil Bromiley]

You'll increase your chances of a useful answer by following the FAQ on asking questions - provide Stata code in code delimiters, readable Stata output, and sample data using dataex.

Looking in the subject index for error messages, brings you to a page that tells you to enter search rc 699 at the command line. What you find is that you've somehow filled your entire hard drive.

[P] error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return code 699
insufficient disk space
You ran out of disk space while writing a file to disk.
The file is now closed and probably erased. Review your
operating system documentation to determine how to proceed.


https://www.stata.com/support/faqs/d...ment-variable/


You have filled your hard drive. You need to free up some space. This is not a Stata thing per se but you can look at the cleanup functionality in Windows or empty your recycle bin, or delete unneeded files.