How To Fix ID516 - A single file source must be defined

ID516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID - PM (IPRT) print messages, (IBIP) batch input messages

• Message number: 516

• Message text: A single file source must be defined

What causes this issue?

You have either not selected a file source or selected several.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Select one of the following possible file sources:
IBIPPARMS-UNIX
IBIPPARMS-PC
IBIPPARMS-SAPINDX
IBIPPARMS-INTTAB

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID516 - A single file source must be defined ?

  The SAP error message ID516, which states "A single file source must be defined," typically occurs in the context of data import or file processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data transfer processes like Data Services or Data Migration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a single file source to be defined for a particular operation, but it either finds none or finds multiple sources. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The data source configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the intended single file source.
  Multiple File Sources: If the process is configured to accept only one file but multiple files are provided or defined, this error will occur.
  Missing File Definition: The required file source may not have been defined in the data flow or job configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ID516 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
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