How To Fix EEDMCOM048 - Select the source file

EEDMCOM048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMCOM - Messages for EDM Communication Components

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Select the source file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMCOM048 - Select the source file ?

  The SAP error message EEDMCOM048 typically indicates that the system is prompting the user to select a source file for a data import or data transfer process. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data migration, data uploads, or when using specific SAP tools like Data Migration Workbench or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  No File Selected: The user has not selected a source file for the operation.
  File Path Issues: The specified file path may be incorrect or inaccessible.
  File Format Issues: The selected file may not be in the expected format or may be corrupted.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where the file is located.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EEDMCOM048 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Source File:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid source file. Use the file selection dialog