How To Fix PFQ1076 - File & format program does not exist.

PFQ1076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 076

• Message text: File & format program does not exist.

What causes this issue?

The &V1& file format program does not exist.

System Response

The system displays an error message and cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

Enter the program name that corresponds to the file format used by your
SAP/ADP payroll interface. In the SAP standard, this is the <ZK>
<ZH>RPFL00FI</></> program.
If need be, contact ADP to find out the program name that corresponds to
your interface and to update your scenario by sending a new TEDC file.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PFQ1076 - Details

• The SAP error message PFQ1076, which states "File & format program does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified file or format program that is required for processing a particular function, such as data import/export or file handling.
  Causes:
  
  Missing File/Program: The specified file or format program is not available in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not properly transported to the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may point to a file or program that does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the file or format program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the file or format program exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes