How To Fix SAI_CACHE842 - Error while reading file data (sy-subrc &1)

SAI_CACHE842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAI_CACHE - XI Configuration Cache

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Error while reading file data (sy-subrc &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAI_CACHE842 - Error while reading file data (sy-subrc &1) ?

  The SAP error message SAI_CACHE842 indicates that there was an error while reading file data, and the system returns a specific return code (sy-subrc) that can help diagnose the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file may not exist in the expected directory.
  File Permissions: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to read the file.
  File Format Issues: The file may be in an incorrect format or corrupted, making it unreadable.
  Path Issues: The path specified for the file may be incorrect or not accessible.
  Disk Space: There may be insufficient disk space on the server where the file is located.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the file exists in the specified location.
  Verify Permissions: Ensure that the SAP user has the