How To Fix 29802 - First record in sequential file & is not a session header record (Type 0)

29802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 802

• Message text: First record in sequential file & is not a session header record (Type 0)

What causes this issue?

A sequential file requires a session header record as its first record.
These records have record type 0.
In sequential file &V1&, this session header record is not the first
record. The program which converts data to SAP format contains errors.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE AD_NA_BATCH

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29802 - First record in sequential file & is not a session header record (Type 0) ?

  The SAP error message 29802, which states "First record in sequential file & is not a session header record (Type 0)," typically occurs during the processing of sequential files in SAP, particularly when dealing with data uploads or batch input sessions. This error indicates that the first record in the specified sequential file does not conform to the expected format for a session header record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being processed does not start with a valid session header record (Type 0). The session header record is expected to contain specific information that identifies the session and its parameters.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the first record being unreadable or not in the expected format.
  Wrong File Type: The file being uploaded may not be the correct type or may have been generated incorrectly.
  Data Preparation Issues: The data preparation process may have failed to include