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How To Fix BF00317 - File & presumably contains record end indicator


BF00317 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

  • Message number: 317

  • Message text: File & presumably contains record end indicator

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  • What causes this issue?

    A shift is discovered when reading the second record of file &V1&,
    which indicates that the file was created with a record end indicator.
    The shift is recognized by the fact that the bank number of the second
    record does not begin with a numerical character.
    Another error possiblity is that the parameter "File from disk" has
    been set incorrectly.

    How to fix this error?

    Set the parameter "Record end indicator" or check the parameter "File
    from disk".

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BF00317 - Details

  • The SAP error message BF00317 indicates that there is an issue with a file that is being processed, specifically that the file presumably contains a record end indicator. This error typically arises during file processing operations, such as when importing or exporting data using batch input or file interfaces.
    
    Cause: The error can occur due to several reasons: File Format Issues: The file being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to the system being unable to correctly interpret the end of records. Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly generated, causing the system to misread the end of records. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the file processing may not match the actual structure of the file. Missing End Indicators: The file may be missing the necessary end-of-record indicators that the SAP system expects.
    Solution: To resolve the BF00317 error, you can take the following steps: Check File Format: Ensure that the file adheres

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