How To Fix DMC_FILE018 - File name &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_FILE - File-related Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: File name &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_FILE018 - File name &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message DMC_FILE018 indicates that a specified file could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of data management or data transfer processes, such as when using the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or other file handling functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the process is incorrect or does not exist.
  File Name Typo: There may be a typo in the file name or extension.
  File Not Uploaded: The file has not been uploaded to the expected location or directory.
  Access Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or directory.
  File Deletion: The file may have been deleted or moved after the process was initiated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMC_FILE018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify File Path: Check the file path specified in the process to ensure it is