How To Fix FICASEPA_EMSG021 - File contains no data

FICASEPA_EMSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICASEPA_EMSG - Error Message for Status report SEPA XML

• Message number: 021

• Message text: File contains no data

What causes this issue?

Import file contains no data. Report cannot process anything.

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?

Please make sure that your transformation does match your input data or
search for a newer transformation.
Please check that the file does not contain ACCEPT information but only
returns data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FICASEPA_EMSG021 - Details

• The SAP error message FICASEPA_EMSG021 indicates that the file you are trying to process does not contain any data. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic bank statement processing or when dealing with SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) files.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty File: The most straightforward cause is that the file you are trying to upload or process is empty.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the file or reading it incorrectly.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or structure, which can lead to the system interpreting it as empty.
  Data Extraction Issues: If the file is generated from another system, there may have been an issue during the data extraction process, resulting in an empty file.
  File Permissions: There may be permission issues preventing the system from reading the file correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the File: Open the file in a