How To Fix DMC_GENERAL120 - There are files that have not been validated yet; start the validation

DMC_GENERAL120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: There are files that have not been validated yet; start the validation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_GENERAL120 - There are files that have not been validated yet; start the validation ?

  The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL120 indicates that there are files in the Data Management Cockpit (DMC) that have not been validated yet. This message typically arises in the context of data migration or data management processes where files need to be validated before they can be processed further.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unvalidated Files: The primary cause of this error is that there are files that have been uploaded or created in the DMC but have not undergone the validation process. This could be due to:
  Files being newly uploaded and not yet validated.
  Previous validation processes being interrupted or failed.
  User oversight in not initiating the validation step.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to initiate the validation process for the unvalidated files. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Data Management Cockpit: Log in to your SAP system and navigate to the Data Management Cockpit.
  
  
  Identify Unvalidated Files: Look for the files that are flagged as unvalidated.