How To Fix DMC_FILE002 - An error occurred while converting the ID of the file owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_FILE - File-related Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: An error occurred while converting the ID of the file owner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_FILE002 - An error occurred while converting the ID of the file owner ?

  The SAP error message DMC_FILE002 indicates that there was an issue while converting the ID of the file owner in the Data Management Cockpit (DMC). This error typically arises in scenarios involving file handling, such as when importing or exporting data files.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID associated with the file owner may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the file.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the DMC or related components that prevent proper ID conversion.
  Data Corruption: The file or data being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues in identifying the file owner.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify User ID: Check if the user ID associated with the file owner exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or update the file owner