How To Fix FX045 - Database entry of file contents not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Database entry of file contents not possible

What causes this issue?

Inserting the documents from the transport file into the database is
not possible. The error occurred for the document with the reference
key &V2&.

System Response

The database tables remain unchanged.

How to fix this error?

The database includes documents with the same keys as in the transport
file. This means that this file &V1& has already been imported or that
it contains documents that have already been imported with another
file.
Find out which documents have already been imported, by remembering the
reference keys of the documents from the file and by checking whether
these already exist with the received external documents (choose
<LS>Edit -> Display file</>).
For the documents not yet imported, contact the person in charge of the
sending system and have a file created with these documents. Then
import this file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX045 - Database entry of file contents not possible ?

  The SAP error message FX045, which states "Database entry of file contents not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the file upload process in SAP, particularly when dealing with file contents that are being processed or imported into the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the upload of data files or when trying to import data into specific SAP modules.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file being uploaded may not be in the expected format or may contain invalid data.
  Data Length Exceeded: The data being uploaded may exceed the maximum length allowed for the fields in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the upload or to write to the database.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints in the database (like unique constraints) that are being violated by the data being uploaded.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the database connection or the SAP system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file being uploaded is in the correct format and adheres to the specifications required by SAP.
  Validate Data: Review the contents of the file for any invalid or unexpected data. Ensure that all fields conform to the expected data types and lengths.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user performing the upload has the necessary authorizations to write to the database.
  Review Database Constraints: Check for any database constraints that may be causing the error. This may involve reviewing the database schema and ensuring that the data being uploaded does not violate any constraints.
  Check System Logs: Look at the SAP system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, try uploading a smaller sample of data to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with specific data entries.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context in which the error occurs, you may be using different transaction codes (e.g., LSMW, BDC, etc.) for data uploads.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data uploads and file handling for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FX045 error and implement a suitable solution.