How To Fix MDC_PROCESS102 - File contains no valid tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS - Messages In Context Of MDC Processing

• Message number: 102

• Message text: File contains no valid tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS102 - File contains no valid tables ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS102: File contains no valid tables typically occurs during the import or processing of a data file in the SAP system, particularly when working with the SAP HANA database or when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit (MDC). This error indicates that the system could not find any valid tables in the specified file, which is necessary for the data import or processing to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Empty or Incorrect File: The file being imported may be empty or not formatted correctly. It might not contain any valid table definitions or data.
  File Format Issues: The file format may not be compatible with the expected format for the import process. For example, if the file is expected to be in CSV format but is in a different format, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the data in the file to the target tables in the SAP system may