How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG787 - Error while extracting file (file=&1; rc=&2)

/STMC/CR_MSG787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Error while extracting file (file=&1; rc=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG787 - Error while extracting file (file=&1; rc=&2) ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG787 typically indicates an issue encountered during the extraction of a file, where the system is unable to successfully complete the operation. The message provides two parameters: file=&1 (the name of the file being processed) and rc=&2 (the return code indicating the nature of the error).
  Possible Causes:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file may not exist in the expected directory.
  Permission Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to access or read the file.
  File Corruption: The file being extracted may be corrupted or in an unsupported format.
  Disk Space Issues: There may not be enough disk space available on the server to complete the extraction.
  Network Issues: If the file is being accessed over a network, there may be connectivity issues.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the extraction settings or parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Path: Verify that the file path specified in the extraction process is correct