How To Fix J4166 - The output file for incorrect batch input records is: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 166

• Message text: The output file for incorrect batch input records is: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4166 - The output file for incorrect batch input records is: & ?

  The SAP error message J4166 indicates that there are incorrect batch input records during a batch input session. This message typically arises when there are issues with the data being processed in a batch input session, which can occur for various reasons, such as data format errors, missing required fields, or invalid values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format. For example, numeric fields may contain non-numeric characters.
  Missing Required Fields: Some mandatory fields may not have been populated in the batch input data.
  Invalid Values: The values provided in the batch input may not be valid according to the business rules or data validation checks in SAP.
  Technical Errors: There may be issues with the batch input session itself, such as incorrect session parameters or system configuration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Output File: The error message indicates that there is an output file containing the incorrect batch input