How To Fix DU615 - File description is not free from overlap: Row & column &

DU615 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 615

• Message text: File description is not free from overlap: Row & column &

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DU615 - Details

• The SAP error message DU615, which states "File description is not free from overlap: Row & column &," typically occurs in the context of data processing or file handling within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data uploads or file imports. This error indicates that there is an overlap in the data structure defined for the file being processed, meaning that the specified rows and columns in the file are conflicting or incorrectly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Ranges: The error usually arises when the defined ranges for rows and columns in the file overlap. For example, if you have defined a range for one field that overlaps with another field's range, SAP will throw this error.
  Incorrect File Structure: The structure of the file being uploaded may not match the expected structure defined in the SAP system. This can happen if the file has been modified or if the wrong file is being used.
  Configuration