How To Fix EEDMCOM402 - Data cannot be imported; document &1 contains no data

EEDMCOM402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMCOM - Messages for EDM Communication Components

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Data cannot be imported; document &1 contains no data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMCOM402 - Data cannot be imported; document &1 contains no data ?

  The SAP error message EEDMCOM402 indicates that there is an issue with importing data into the system, specifically that the document referenced (denoted by &1) contains no data. This error typically arises in the context of data import processes, such as when using the Data Migration tools or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Document: The document being imported is empty or does not contain any records. This could happen if the source file was not populated correctly or if there was an error during the data extraction process.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not be compatible with the import process, leading to the system not recognizing any data.
  Data Filtering: There may be filters applied in the import process that exclude all records, resulting in an empty dataset.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the import process, such as connectivity problems or issues with the import tool itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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