How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG606 - File &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 606

• Message text: File &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG606 - File &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG606, which states "File &1 is empty," typically occurs in the context of data management and data transfer processes, particularly when using the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools. This error indicates that the system expected to find data in a specified file, but the file is empty.
  Causes:
  
  File Generation Issues: The file may not have been generated correctly, or the process that was supposed to populate the file did not execute as expected.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the configuration might be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the file or read its contents.
  File Transfer Problems: If the file was transferred from another system or location, there may have been issues during the transfer that resulted in an empty file.
  Data Extraction Errors: If the file is supposed to contain data extracted from another source, there may have been errors