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How To Fix ID506 - Presentation server file could not be read/found: &1


ID506 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ID - PM (IPRT) print messages, (IBIP) batch input messages

  • Message number: 506

  • Message text: Presentation server file could not be read/found: &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    Access to a PC file or frontend file has failed.
    Either the file path is incorrect, or access to the file is not
    possible.

    System Response

    The system reacted in one of the following ways:
    Function module <LS>WS_UPLOAD</> is terminated with
    return code <ZH&V1&</>.
    Function module <LS>WS_QUERY</> is terminated with
    return code <ZH>&V1&</>.

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


ID506 - Details

  • The SAP error message ID506, which states "Presentation server file could not be read/found: &1," typically occurs when the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) is unable to access a file that is required for the operation. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
    Causes:
    
    File Not Found: The specified file does not exist in the expected directory on the presentation server (client machine).
    Incorrect Path: The path to the file may be incorrect or improperly configured in the SAP system.
    File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
    Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing access.
    File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or unreadable.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify File Existence: Check if the file specified in the error message exists in the location indicated. If not, you may need to restore it or place

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