How To Fix MN828 - File & already exists (See long text)

MN828 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 828

• Message text: File & already exists (See long text)

What causes this issue?

A file with the path and file name &V1& already exists.

System Response

If you respond to the following confirmation prompt with "Yes", the
file will be overwritten.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you wish to overwrite the file.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN828 - File & already exists (See long text) ?

  The SAP error message MN828, which states "File & already exists (See long text)," typically occurs when you are trying to create or upload a file in the SAP system, but a file with the same name already exists in the specified directory or location.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Name Conflict: The most common cause is that the file you are trying to create or upload has the same name as an existing file in the target directory.
  File Path Issues: There may be issues related to the file path or directory permissions that prevent the system from overwriting the existing file.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may prevent overwriting files to avoid data loss.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the File: Change the name of the file you are trying to upload or create to something unique that does not conflict with existing files.
  Delete or Move Existing File: If the existing file is no longer needed, you