How To Fix FILAM106 - Legacy data transfer key is empty - restart not possible

FILAM106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILAM - Messages for Legacy Data Transfer LAE

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Legacy data transfer key is empty - restart not possible

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FILAM106 - Details

• The SAP error message FILAM106 indicates that the legacy data transfer key is empty, which prevents the restart of a process. This error typically occurs in the context of data migration or legacy data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The legacy data transfer key, which is essential for identifying the data being transferred, is not populated. This could happen if the data was not correctly prepared or if there was an issue during the data upload process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up, leading to the absence of the required key.
  Process Interruption: If the data transfer process was interrupted or not completed successfully, it could leave the system in a state where the key is not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Preparation: Ensure that all necessary data has been prepared and that the legacy data transfer