How To Fix DMWB_MSG005 - Invalid entity type

DMWB_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMWB_MSG - Messages of Document Modeling Workbench

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid entity type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMWB_MSG005 - Invalid entity type ?

  The SAP error message DMWB_MSG005: Invalid entity type typically occurs in the context of data migration or data management processes, particularly when using tools like the Data Migration Workbench (DMWB) or similar data management functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system has encountered an entity type that is not recognized or is invalid in the context of the operation being performed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Entity Type: The entity type specified in the data migration template or configuration does not match any of the valid entity types defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data migration project, such as missing or incorrect mappings.
  Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not conform to the expected format or structure for the specified entity type.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the data migration tool or the underlying SAP system may not