How To Fix 29801 - Sequential file & does not contain batch input records

29801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Sequential file & does not contain batch input records

What causes this issue?

The program which converts data to SAP format has not written any data
to the file.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE AD_NA_BATCH

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29801 - Sequential file & does not contain batch input records ?

  The SAP error message "29801 Sequential file & does not contain batch input records" typically occurs when you are trying to process a batch input session using a sequential file, but the file does not contain the expected batch input records. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data uploads or when using batch input sessions for data migration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty or Incorrect File: The sequential file you are trying to use may be empty or not formatted correctly to contain batch input records.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the file or reading the wrong file.
  File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., it should be a text file with specific delimiters).
  Incorrect Batch Input Session: The batch input session may not have been created correctly, or the records may not have been generated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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