How To Fix PU801 - Invalid file access mode "&"

PU801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Invalid file access mode "&"

What causes this issue?

A function module (from function group STRF) was called with invalid
value &V1& for the parameter ACCESS.

System Response

Execution of the program was terminated at this point.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU801 - Invalid file access mode "&" ?

  The SAP error message PU801 "Invalid file access mode '&'" typically occurs when there is an issue with the file access mode specified in a program or configuration. This error is often related to file handling in ABAP programs, particularly when dealing with file operations such as opening, reading, or writing files.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Access Mode: The error is triggered when an invalid or unsupported file access mode is specified. Common access modes include 'I' for input, 'O' for output, and 'A' for append. If a mode other than these is used, or if the mode is misspelled, the error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the file handling settings in the SAP system.
  Programmatic Errors: The ABAP code may contain logical errors where the file access mode is dynamically set or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Access Mode: Review the ABAP code where the file access mode is specified. Ensure