How To Fix 42470 - More than one file per info object is not supported

42470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 470

• Message text: More than one file per info object is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42470 - More than one file per info object is not supported ?

  The SAP error message "42470 More than one file per info object is not supported" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to load data into an InfoObject that is configured to accept only a single file, but multiple files are being provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Files: The primary cause of this error is that the data load process is attempting to load more than one file for a single InfoObject. This can happen if the data source is incorrectly configured or if the data extraction process is not set up to handle multiple files properly.
  InfoObject Configuration: The InfoObject may be configured to accept only one file, and the system is enforcing this restriction.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the files are being extracted may be incorrectly set up, leading to multiple files being generated or selected for a single load.
  
  
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