How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_DIS162 - ERROR: Cannot read INFO file (RC = &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_DIS -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: ERROR: Cannot read INFO file (RC = &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS162 - ERROR: Cannot read INFO file (RC = &1) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS162 ERROR: Cannot read INFO file (RC = &1) typically indicates that the system is unable to read a specific information file related to the SAP Discrete Industries and Manufacturing (DIS) module. The error code (RC) provided in the message can give more context about the specific issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The INFO file may not exist in the expected directory.
  File Permissions: The user or the process may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Corruption: The INFO file may be corrupted or improperly formatted.
  Path Issues: The path to the INFO file may be incorrectly configured in the system settings.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the DIS module or related components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the INFO file exists in the specified directory. If it does not, you may need to recreate or restore it.
  Review Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the appropriate permissions to read the file. You may need to adjust file permissions or ownership.
  File Integrity: Check the integrity of the INFO file. If it is corrupted, you may need to replace it with a backup or regenerate it.
  Correct Path Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the path to the INFO file is correctly specified.
  Consult Logs: Check the SAP application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the DIS module for more details on file handling and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the INFO file in SAP.