How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_UTILS054 - Loading from local file not possible in background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_UTILS -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Loading from local file not possible in background processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS054 - Loading from local file not possible in background processing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS054 Loading from local file not possible in background processing typically occurs when you attempt to load data from a local file in a background job. This is a common restriction in SAP systems, as background jobs do not have access to the local file system of the user who scheduled the job.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the background processing environment does not have access to the local file system where the file is located. In SAP, background jobs run on the application server, and they cannot access files stored on the local machine of the user who initiated the job.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Upload the File to the Application Server:
  
  Instead of trying to load the file from your local machine, upload the file to the application server. You can use transaction codes like CG3Z (Upload file to application server) to transfer the file to a directory on the server.
  Once the file is on the application server, you can modify your background job to read from that location.
  
  
  
  Use a Network Drive:
  
  If your organization has a shared network drive that is accessible from the application server, you can place the file there and reference it in your background job.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Method for Data Loading:
  
  If applicable, consider using other methods for data loading that do not require local file access, such as using IDocs, BAPIs, or other data transfer methods that are supported in background processing.
  
  
  
  Check Job Scheduling:
  
  Ensure that the job is scheduled correctly and that the program or report being executed is designed to handle file input appropriately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on file handling in background jobs and the limitations associated with local file access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CG3Z: Upload files to the application server.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs to check for errors and job status.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully load your data in the background processing environment.