How To Fix DMEE_ABA081 - Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMEE_ABA081 - Incorrect record format: incoming file does not contain ?

  The SAP error message DMEE_ABA081 indicates that there is an issue with the format of an incoming file that is being processed by the DMEE (Data Medium Exchange Engine) in SAP. 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 correct format. For example, it might be a single line without proper line breaks, or it could be in a different encoding that does not recognize CR/LF as line terminators.
  File Transfer Issues: If the file was transferred from one system to another (e.g., via FTP), it might have been transferred in binary mode instead of text mode, which can affect line endings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DMEE configuration might be expecting a specific format that the incoming file does not adhere to.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Open the incoming file in a text editor that can display line endings (like Notepad++ or similar) to verify if it contains CR/LF characters. If it does not, you may need to convert the file to the correct format.
  Convert Line Endings: If the file is missing CR/LF, you can convert it using text processing tools or scripts. For example, you can use command-line tools like dos2unix or unix2dos to convert line endings.
  Review Transfer Method: Ensure that the file transfer method used (e.g., FTP) is set to text mode if applicable. This can help preserve the correct line endings during the transfer.
  Validate DMEE Configuration: Check the DMEE configuration settings to ensure that they match the expected format of the incoming file. Adjust the configuration if necessary to accommodate the file format.
  Test with Sample Files: Create a sample file that adheres to the expected format and test it to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the specific incoming file or the configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  DMEE Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for DMEE to understand the expected file formats and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  File Encoding: Ensure that the file encoding (e.g., UTF-8, ASCII) is compatible with what DMEE expects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DMEE_ABA081 error in SAP.