How To Fix DMC_GENERAL116 - Assign a file to the header structure

DMC_GENERAL116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Assign a file to the header structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL116 - Assign a file to the header structure ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL116 ("Assign a file to the header structure") typically occurs in the context of Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or when working with data migration processes in SAP. This error indicates that a file that is supposed to be linked to a header structure in the data migration process has not been assigned or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Assignment: The most common cause is that the required file (e.g., a CSV or Excel file) that contains the data to be migrated has not been assigned to the header structure in the DMC.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the data migration project, where the file is not properly linked to the corresponding data structure.
  File Format Issues: The file format may not be compatible or correctly structured as expected by the DMC.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or assign