How To Fix E0285 - Error reading first record to be processed from file &

E0285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Error reading first record to be processed from file &

What causes this issue?

During reading of the first record to be processed from the IDoc
inbound file &v1&, an error occurred.

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?

Please check file &v1&.
You should also check the counter which logs the processing status of
this file. The error may have occurred following an inconsistency in
status of the counter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0285 - Error reading first record to be processed from file & ?

  The SAP error message E0285, which states "Error reading first record to be processed from file &," typically occurs when there is an issue with reading a file that is expected to be processed by an SAP program. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, file imports, or batch processing.
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file may not exist in the expected directory or path.
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to read the file.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., incorrect delimiters, encoding issues).
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, preventing it from being read correctly.
  Incorrect File Path: The path specified for the file may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the environment that is trying to access