How To Fix /SMB/SBA1005 - Read file error: &1

/SMB/SBA1005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Read file error: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1005 - Read file error: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1005 Read file error: &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with reading a file in the context of the SAP Business Application (SMB). The &1 placeholder usually represents the specific file or path that is causing the error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file may not exist at the given path.
  Permission Issues: The user or the SAP system may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or not in the expected format.
  Path Issues: The path specified may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues.
  File Locking: The file may be locked by another process or user, preventing access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the file specified in the error message exists at the given path.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the SAP system and the user