How To Fix 5M404 - File & load error: Incorrect table width!

5M404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 404

• Message text: File & load error: Incorrect table width!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M404 - File & load error: Incorrect table width! ?

  The SAP error message 5M404, which indicates a "File & load error: Incorrect table width," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected structure of a data file and the actual structure of the data being loaded into SAP. This error is often encountered during data uploads, especially when using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or when importing data via flat files.
  Causes:
  
  Mismatch in Field Lengths: The data file being uploaded has fields that are either too long or too short compared to the definitions in the target SAP table.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format (e.g., CSV, TXT) may not match the expected format for the data being loaded.
  Data Type Issues: The data types in the file may not align with the expected data types in the SAP table (e.g., numeric fields containing non-numeric characters).
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the SAP table may be missing from the