How To Fix KE_CHACO031 - Error occurred when reading data from file &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Error occurred when reading data from file &1

MESS TEXT: Error occurred when reading data from file &1

What causes this issue?

Error occurred when reading data from file &V1&.

System Response

Processing of block &V2& terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO031 - Error occurred when reading data from file &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO031 indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to read data from a specified file. This error typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with data uploads or data processing from external files.
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file does not exist in the given path.
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system does not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid data.
  Path Issues: The path specified for the file may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  SAP Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to file handling.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Path: Verify that the file path specified in the error message is correct and that the file exists at that location.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the SAP user has the necessary permissions to read the file. This may involve checking file system permissions or SAP authorizations.
  Validate File Format: Make sure that the file is in the correct format expected by the SAP system. This may involve checking delimiters, encoding, and data structure.
  Test File Access: Try accessing the file directly from the server or the machine where SAP is running to ensure that it can be opened without issues.
  Review SAP Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to file handling, especially if there have been recent changes.
  Check Network Connectivity: If the file is on a network drive, ensure that the network connection is stable and that the drive is accessible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to look into transaction codes related to CO data uploads, such as KEB0 (for CO-PA) or KEB1 (for CO-OM).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific process you are working on to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.