How To Fix GZ561 - Data format not found!

GZ561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Data format not found!

What causes this issue?

The logical filename &V3& is stored in the master record for company
&V1& in version &V2&. But no data format has been assigned to this
logical filename.

System Response

The default format 'ASC' is used when no format is specified in the
logical filename or the request screen.

How to fix this error?

Specify a data format on the request screen, or assign one of the data
formats 'ASC', 'BIN', 'IBM' or 'DAT' to the logical filename &V3&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ561 - Data format not found! ?

  The SAP error message GZ561 ("Data format not found") typically occurs in the context of handling data formats in SAP, particularly when dealing with data transfer or processing in modules like SAP MM (Materials Management) or SD (Sales and Distribution). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified data format that is required for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Format Configuration: The specified data format may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the format was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the data format, such as incorrect naming or parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the data format was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or properly configured in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: The data format may be version-specific, and the current version of the system may not support it.
  
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