How To Fix 57173 - File "&" does not exist

57173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 173

• Message text: File "&" does not exist

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57173 - Details

• The SAP error message 57173, which states "File '&' does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specified file. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to read or write to a file in the application server or when accessing a file from a specified path.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the program or transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  File Not Created: The file may not have been created yet, or it may have been deleted or moved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where the file is located.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk space problems or file system corruption.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing access to the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
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