How To Fix RSAR_FILE001 - File does not exist and cannot be opened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR_FILE - Messages: File and Currency Upload

• Message number: 001

• Message text: File does not exist and cannot be opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR_FILE001 - File does not exist and cannot be opened ?

  The SAP error message RSAR_FILE001: File does not exist and cannot be opened typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is trying to access a file that is either missing or cannot be accessed due to permission issues or incorrect file paths. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file does not exist in the expected directory.
  Incorrect File Path: The path to the file may be incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the underlying file system, such as disk errors or network issues if the file is on a network drive.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or may be corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify File Existence:
  
  Check the specified directory to