How To Fix DMC_GENERAL055 - File &1 does not contain valid entries

DMC_GENERAL055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: File &1 does not contain valid entries

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Types can be described by the following semantic:
,,N or NUMC with length, default is 1
C or CHAR with length, default is 1
G or STRING with length, default is 0
D or DATE without length (format YYYYMMDD)
T or TIME without length (format HHMMSS)

Procedure for System Administrators

What causes this issue?

There is no correct line in this file.

System Response

Incorrect line will be skipped.

How to fix this error?

Change your file.
File type has to be 'CSV'. The separator is taken from the
connection definition. Each line in the file has the same structure:
[structurename];<fieldname>;<type>;[length];[KeyFlag];[short
description]
[] # optional entry
<> - non-optional entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL055 - File &1 does not contain valid entries ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL055 indicates that the specified file does not contain valid entries. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or data import processes, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, Excel) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  Data Validation Errors: The entries in the file may not meet the validation criteria defined in the target system. This could include incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields, or values that do not conform to predefined formats.
  Empty or Corrupted File: The file might be empty or corrupted, leading to the absence of valid entries.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source file and the target fields in SAP may be incorrect, causing the system to fail to recognize valid entries.
  Header Issues: The header row of the file may be