How To Fix 25108 - File & cannot be accessed

25108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 108

• Message text: File & cannot be accessed

What causes this issue?

You want to access an original for a document master record. The
original is in the file system. When you tried to access the original,
no SAP-GUI was active. Therefore, an attempt is made to read the file
from the application computer.
The file is not accessible under this path on the application computer.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to distribute the document nevertheless, you can check the
original into the SAP database, a vault, or an archive. Then you can
restart the distribution.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25108 - File & cannot be accessed ?

  The SAP error message 25108, which states "File & cannot be accessed," typically indicates that the system is unable to access a specified file. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues or the network drive may be unavailable.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system on the server where the file is located, such as corruption or insufficient space.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in SAP