How To Fix DMC_GENERAL122 - Excel &1, sheet &2: No structure found in source definition

DMC_GENERAL122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Excel &1, sheet &2: No structure found in source definition

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DMC_GENERAL122 - Details

• The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL122 typically occurs in the context of data management and integration tasks, particularly when working with Excel files in SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence. The error indicates that the system could not find a structure in the source definition for the specified Excel file and sheet.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The source definition for the Excel file may not have a defined structure (e.g., columns, data types) that matches the data in the specified sheet.
  Incorrect Sheet Name: The specified sheet name in the error message may not exist in the Excel file.
  File Format Issues: The Excel file may be corrupted or not in a supported format.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the Excel sheet may not align with the expected data types in the source definition.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source or the connection settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source Definition:
  
  Ensure that