How To Fix DU018 - File &1 could not be opened. Message: &2

DU018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 018

• Message text: File &1 could not be opened. Message: &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to open file &V1&. Your attempt failed. The following error
message was issued: &V2&.

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?

Make sure that the R/3 system can read the file.
To do this enter a specific path name.
Ensure that the settings enable the R/3 system to access the file.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DU018 - Details

• The SAP error message DU018 indicates that a specific file could not be opened. The message format is typically as follows:
  
  File &1: This part of the message specifies the name of the file that could not be opened.
  Message: &2: This part provides additional information about the error, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Causes of DU018 Error
  
  File Not Found: The specified file does not exist in the expected directory.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user or the SAP system does not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect or improperly formatted.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  File System Limitations: The file system may have reached its limit for the number of files or size.
  
  Solutions
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the file specified in