How To Fix /PRA/CA_SPF003 - No file has been selected; load again

/PRA/CA_SPF003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CA_SPF -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No file has been selected; load again

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/PRA/CA_SPF003 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/CA_SPF003 No file has been selected; load again typically occurs when a user attempts to upload a file in a transaction or program that requires a file input, but no file has been selected or the file selection process was not completed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  No File Selected: The most common cause is that the user did not select a file before attempting to upload.
  File Dialog Issue: There may have been an issue with the file dialog that prevented the user from selecting a file.
  Session Timeout: If the session has timed out, the file selection may not be recognized.
  Browser Compatibility: If using a web-based SAP interface, there may be compatibility issues with the browser being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to upload files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a File: Ensure that you have selected a file before attempting to upload. Use the file selection dialog to choose the