How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY031 - File &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: File &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY031 - File &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY031 File &1 is empty indicates that a specific file, referenced by &1, is empty when the system expected it to contain data. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to read or process a file that is supposed to have content, but it turns out to be empty.
  Causes:
  
  File Generation Issues: The file may not have been generated correctly due to issues in the preceding processes or jobs.
  File Transfer Problems: If the file was transferred from another system or location, it may not have been transferred correctly, resulting in an empty file.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the program or configuration may be incorrect, leading to the system attempting to read a non-existent or empty file.
  Permissions Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to read the file, leading to an inability to access its contents.
  Data Processing