How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT017 - File does not exist

/SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: File does not exist

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/SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL_REPORT017 File does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to locate a specific file that is required for processing. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a report, data import, or integration processes.
  Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or the file may have been moved or deleted.
  File Permissions: The user or the system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM system or related interfaces may lead to the system looking for a file in the wrong location.
  Missing File: The file that the system is trying to access has not been created or generated yet.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify File