How To Fix RSAR_FILE017 - Error occurred in GUI_UPLOAD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error occurred in GUI_UPLOAD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR_FILE017 - Error occurred in GUI_UPLOAD ?

  The SAP error message RSAR_FILE017 indicates that an error occurred during the file upload process using the GUI_UPLOAD function module. This error typically arises when trying to upload a file from the local file system into the SAP system, often in the context of data transfer or data loading processes.
  Causes of RSAR_FILE017
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may not exist at the specified location.
  File Format: The file format may not be compatible with the expected input format for the upload process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the file or perform the upload.
  File Size: The file being uploaded may exceed the maximum size limit allowed by the system.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with the character encoding of the file, especially if it contains special characters.
  Network Issues: If the file is being accessed over a network, there may