How To Fix FCLM_BRM019 - Empty file. Please specify a valid source file and try again.

FCLM_BRM019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BRM - Message Class for Bank Relationship Management

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Empty file. Please specify a valid source file and try again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BRM019 - Empty file. Please specify a valid source file and try again. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BRM019: Empty file. Please specify a valid source file and try again typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or related financial processes where a file upload is expected. This error indicates that the system is attempting to process a file that is either empty or not properly formatted.
  Causes:
  
  Empty File: The file being uploaded does not contain any data.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the file or reading it as empty.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have been corrupted.
  Permissions Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to read the file.
  File Transfer Issues: If the file was transferred from another system, it may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the File: Open the file to ensure it contains data. If it