How To Fix HREXP103 - In batch processing, files can only be read from the server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREXP - HR Expert Finder

• Message number: 103

• Message text: In batch processing, files can only be read from the server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREXP103 - In batch processing, files can only be read from the server ?

  The SAP error message HREXP103 indicates that there is an issue with reading files during batch processing. Specifically, it states that files can only be read from the server, which means that the system is trying to access files from a local machine or a location that is not accessible to the server.
  
  Cause:
  
  Local File Access: The batch process is attempting to read files from a local directory on the client machine instead of a directory on the server.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the batch job may be incorrect or pointing to a location that is not accessible by the SAP application server.
  Network Issues: There may be network issues preventing access to the server's file system.
  Permissions: The user or the process may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified file on the server.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Server Paths: Ensure that the file paths specified in the batch job are