How To Fix 5Q380 - No XML files in inbound directory

5Q380 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 380

• Message text: No XML files in inbound directory

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5Q380 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Q380: No XML files in inbound directory typically occurs in the context of SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) when the system is expecting to find XML files in a specified inbound directory but does not find any. This can disrupt the processing of messages that are supposed to be picked up from that directory.
  Causes:
  
  No Files Present: The most straightforward cause is that there are simply no XML files present in the specified inbound directory.
  File Naming Issues: The files may not conform to the expected naming conventions or formats that the SAP system is configured to recognize.
  Directory Path Misconfiguration: The inbound directory path may be incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  File Permissions: The SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the directory or read the files.
  File Transfer Issues: If files are supposed to be transferred from another system or location, there may be issues