How To Fix 32020 - Select either import from PC or import from server

32020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Select either import from PC or import from server

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32020 - Select either import from PC or import from server ?

  The SAP error message 32020, which states "Select either import from PC or import from server," typically occurs when a user is trying to import data into SAP but has not specified the source of the import correctly. This error is often encountered in the context of data uploads, such as when using transaction codes like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or when importing files.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects the user to choose between two options for importing data:
  
  Import from PC: This option allows the user to upload files directly from their local computer.
  Import from Server: This option allows the user to select files that are stored on the SAP application server.
  
  If neither option is selected, or if the selection is ambiguous, the system triggers this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Choose the Import Source:
  
  When prompted, explicitly select either "Import from PC" or "Import from Server"