How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF176 - Excel file upload from local folder is not supported in batch mode

/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Excel file upload from local folder is not supported in batch mode

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/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF176 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF176 indicates that there is an issue with uploading an Excel file from a local folder in batch mode. This error typically arises when trying to execute a process that requires file input, but the system is unable to access the local file due to the constraints of batch processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Mode Limitation: In batch mode, the SAP system does not have direct access to the local file system of the client machine. This means that files stored locally cannot be uploaded directly.
  File Path Issues: The system may be expecting a file path that is accessible from the server rather than the client.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict file uploads in batch mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Transactional Mode: Instead of running the process in batch mode, switch to a transactional mode where you can manually upload the file from your local machine.
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