How To Fix RSAR181 - Error when reading data file & (origin &)

RSAR181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Error when reading data file & (origin &)

What causes this issue?

File &V1& (origin &V2&) could not be opened.
Origin:
<zh>A</> : Application server
<zh>C</> : Client workstation

How to fix this error?

Check whether the file entered exists and is not been used by other
applications.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR181 - Error when reading data file & (origin &) ?

  The SAP error message RSAR181 typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services. This error indicates that there is an issue with reading a data file, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes of RSAR181 Error
  
  File Not Found: The specified data file may not exist at the given path.
  File Permissions: The user or process attempting to read the file may not have the necessary permissions to access it.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or may be corrupted.
  Incorrect Path: The path specified for the data file may be incorrect or improperly formatted.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process, preventing it from being read.
  
  Solutions to RSAR181 Error
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the