How To Fix E0879 - File & does not contain any data with IDocs.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 879

• Message text: File & does not contain any data with IDocs.

What causes this issue?

Please only use files for this transaction that contain IDocs with the
direction outbound (direction = 1).
The file ending '.XML' is provided for files with XML data.
Data in this format cannot be manipulated or modified with this
transaction.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0879 - File & does not contain any data with IDocs. ?

  The SAP error message E0879, which states "File & does not contain any data," typically occurs when processing IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that the system expected to find data in a specified file, but the file is either empty or does not contain the expected format or content.
  Causes:
  
  Empty File: The file being processed does not contain any data. This could happen if the file was not generated correctly or if it was cleared before processing.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the configuration might be incorrect, leading to the system looking in the wrong location.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or structure, which can lead to the system being unable to read the data.
  IDoc Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the IDoc configuration or mapping that prevent the data from being correctly interpreted.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the file may not have the necessary permissions to read the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the File: Verify that the file specified in the error message actually exists and contains data. Open the file to ensure it is not empty.
  Verify File Path: Ensure that the file path specified in the IDoc processing configuration is correct. Update it if necessary.
  Review File Format: Check that the file is in the correct format expected by the IDoc processing. If it is a CSV or XML file, ensure it adheres to the required structure.
  Check IDoc Configuration: Review the IDoc configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the message type, IDoc type, and any mappings.
  Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary permissions to access and read the file. Adjust permissions if needed.
  Re-generate the File: If the file is empty or incorrectly formatted, regenerate the file from the source system or application that produces it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like WE02 (Display IDoc) or WE19 (Test IDoc) to analyze the IDocs and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Logs: Review application logs or system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0879 error and implement a solution to resolve it.