How To Fix BF00320 - File & cannot be opened for INPUT

BF00320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 320

• Message text: File & cannot be opened for INPUT

What causes this issue?

The file cannot be opened under the given path name. The reason for
this could be:
Path &v1& does not exist in the system.
You are not authorized to read path &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid complete path name which you are authorized to read. If
in doubt contact your system administrator or SAP consultant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00320 - File & cannot be opened for INPUT ?

  The SAP error message BF00320 indicates that a specific file cannot be opened for input. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP is trying to read a file from the file system, but it encounters issues that prevent it from accessing the file.
  Causes of BF00320
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file. This can happen if the file is located in a restricted directory or if the file permissions are set incorrectly.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing SAP from accessing it.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues or the network path may not be accessible.
  File Format: The file may not be in the expected