How To Fix DMC_FILE006 - Defining the Excel sheets from the sender structures failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_FILE - File-related Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Defining the Excel sheets from the sender structures failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_FILE006 - Defining the Excel sheets from the sender structures failed ?

  The SAP error message DMC_FILE006 indicates that there was a failure in defining the Excel sheets from the sender structures during a data migration or data transfer process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or when using tools like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Excel Template: The Excel file being used may not conform to the expected structure or format required by the DMC. This includes issues like missing headers, incorrect data types, or additional sheets that are not recognized.
  
  
  Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch between the sender structure defined in the DMC and the actual structure of the Excel file. This can happen if the fields in the Excel file do not match the expected fields in the DMC configuration.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: If the data types in the Excel file do not match the expected data types in the DMC, this can