How To Fix DMEE081 - Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMEE - Messages for Data Medium Exchange Engine

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain

What causes this issue?

You have selected record format <zh>0</> (Record Delimited by <CR/LF>);
however, the imported file does not contain the character string
<CR/LF>. The records of the file can therefore not be separated from
each other.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a different record format, or adjust the file to be imported
accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE081 - Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain ?

  The SAP error message DMEE081 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the incoming file being processed by the Data Medium Exchange Engine (DMEE). Specifically, the error states that the incoming file does not contain the expected carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF) characters, which are typically used to denote the end of a line in text files.
  Cause:
  
  File Format Issues: The incoming file may not be in the expected text format. For example, it could be a binary file or a file with a different line-ending convention (e.g., only LF or only CR).
  Incorrect File Transfer: If the file was transferred from one system to another (e.g., via FTP), the transfer mode might have been set incorrectly (ASCII vs. binary), leading to line-ending issues.
  File Creation Issues: The application or process that generated the file may not have added the necessary line-ending characters.
  Operating System Differences: Different operating systems use different conventions for line endings (e.g., Windows uses CRLF, while Unix/Linux uses LF).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Open the incoming file in a text editor that can display hidden characters (like Notepad++ or similar) to verify if the CR and LF characters are present.
  Convert File Format: If the file is not in the correct format, convert it to the expected format. You can use tools like dos2unix or unix2dos to convert line endings.
  Review File Transfer Settings: If the file was transferred, ensure that the transfer mode was set to ASCII (if applicable) to preserve line endings.
  Regenerate the File: If the file was generated by a specific application, check the settings of that application to ensure it is configured to include the correct line endings.
  Test with a Sample File: Create a simple test file with the expected format and see if it processes correctly. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the specific file or the processing logic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Configuration: Review the DMEE configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they are set up correctly for the expected file format.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to DMEE and file processing.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for DMEE to understand the expected file formats and configurations.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the DMEE081 error and successfully process the incoming file.