How To Fix BCOS029 - File has length 0 bytes and hence is not uploaded

BCOS029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOS - Create Messages from the Customer System

• Message number: 029

• Message text: File has length 0 bytes and hence is not uploaded

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BCOS029 - Details

• The SAP error message BCOS029 indicates that the system is attempting to upload a file that has a length of 0 bytes, meaning that the file is empty. This error typically occurs during file upload processes, such as when using transaction codes like CG3Z (Upload file) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty File: The most straightforward cause is that the file you are trying to upload is indeed empty. This can happen if the file was not generated correctly or if it was inadvertently cleared.
  File Path Issues: Sometimes, the file path may be incorrect, leading to the system trying to read a non-existent or empty file.
  File Permissions: Insufficient permissions to read the file can also lead to issues where the file appears empty to the system.
  File Transfer Issues: If the file was transferred from another system or location, it may not have been transferred correctly, resulting in an empty file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the File: Verify