How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG160 - First row of File &1 is no header.

DMC_RT_MSG160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: First row of File &1 is no header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG160 - First row of File &1 is no header. ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG160 indicates that the first row of the file being processed does not contain a header. This is a common issue when importing data into SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Migration Cockpit or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Header Row: The file you are trying to upload does not have a header row, which is typically expected to define the columns of data.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, Excel) or may have been incorrectly generated.
  File Corruption: The file might be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system not recognizing the header.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the data import tool may not be configured to recognize the header row.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Add a Header Row: Ensure that the first row of your file contains the appropriate headers that match the expected column names in SAP. This row should define