How To Fix UC0329 - File needs to be on application server when running in background mode

UC0329 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 329

• Message text: File needs to be on application server when running in background mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0329 - File needs to be on application server when running in background mode ?

  The SAP error message UC0329 indicates that a file required for processing is not accessible because it needs to be located on the application server when the job is running in background mode. This error typically occurs when a program or report is trying to access a file that is either on the local file system of the user’s machine or on a different server that is not accessible from the application server.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Location: The file is located on the local machine or a different server instead of the application server.
  Background Job Context: When running in background mode, the job does not have access to files on the local machine or other non-application servers.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the program may be incorrect or not pointing to the correct location on the application server.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Move the File: Ensure that the file is uploaded to the application server. You