How To Fix AU021 - Input file does not exist

AU021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Input file does not exist

What causes this issue?

Input file &V1& that you specified, is not known in the system.

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?

Check your specifications.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU021 - Details

• The SAP error message AU021, which states "Input file does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the specified input file during a process, such as during a data upload or batch input session. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program that requires an external file.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the program or transaction is incorrect or does not point to the actual location of the file.
  File Not Uploaded: The file may not have been uploaded to the SAP system or the specified directory.
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where the file is located.
  File Name Typo: There may be a typo in the file name or extension.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing access