How To Fix 32142 - File &2 imported to TemSe &1 does not start with a package header record


32142 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

  • Message number: 142

  • Message text: File &2 imported to TemSe &1 does not start with a package header record

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  • What causes this issue?

    File &V2& imported in TemSe &V1& does not start with a package header
    record.

    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?

    Check all report parameters and make sure that the type of data medium
    reporting and read file were entered correctly.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32142 - File &2 imported to TemSe &1 does not start with a package header record ?
    The SAP error message 32142 indicates that there is an issue with a file that has been imported into the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the file does not start with a package header record, which is a required format for files being processed by the SAP system.
    
    Cause: The error can occur due to several reasons: File Format Issue: The imported file may not be in the correct format expected by SAP. It should start with a specific header record that identifies it as a valid package. Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to the absence of the required header. Incorrect File Type: The file being imported might not be the correct type for the operation being performed (e.g., trying to import a non-SAP file). Transfer Issues: If the file was transferred from another system, there may have been issues during the transfer that altered the file's structure.
    Solution: To resolve

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