How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING014 - Error reading data from the file

/PRA/ACCOUNTING014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error reading data from the file

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/PRA/ACCOUNTING014 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING014 indicating "Error reading data from the file" typically occurs during the process of data import or file processing in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) or related modules. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file being read may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  File Path or Permissions: The file path specified in the configuration may be incorrect, or the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data within the file may be corrupted or contain invalid entries that cannot be processed.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to file processing.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or other system resources may prevent the file from being read