How To Fix 25198 - Original file & is of length 0

25198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Original file & is of length 0

What causes this issue?

The original application file that has been determined has length 0.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

When the distribution is initiated, the original application files on
the application computer are copied to a global directory.
You can access these originals via the Internet Transaction Server
(ITS).
When the original file was being read, it was found to have length of
0.
Possible reasons for the error:
1) The file already had a length of 0.
2) An error occurred when the file was being copied.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25198 - Original file & is of length 0 ?

  The SAP error message 25198, which states "Original file & is of length 0," typically occurs during file upload processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with data transfer or file import operations. This error indicates that the system is attempting to process a file that is either empty or has not been properly generated.
  Causes:
  
  Empty File: The file being uploaded is completely empty (0 bytes).
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the file.
  File Generation Issues: The file may not have been generated correctly by the source system or application.
  Permissions: There may be insufficient permissions to read the file.
  File Format Issues: The file format may not be compatible with the expected input format in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Size: Verify that the file you are trying to upload is not empty. Open the file and ensure it contains the expected data.
  Verify File