How To Fix MDMES_DP003 - Package size =< 0 or initial

MDMES_DP003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDMES_DP - MDM-ES: Message Class for ES Data Provider

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Package size =< 0 or initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDMES_DP003 - Package size =< 0 or initial ?

  The SAP error message MDMES_DP003, which states "Package size =< 0 or initial," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with Master Data Management (MDM) or Data Services. This error indicates that the package size specified for a data operation is either zero or not defined, which is not acceptable for the operation to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The package size may not have been set correctly in the configuration settings of the data transfer or processing job.
  Data Source Issues: The source data may not be properly defined, leading to an inability to determine the package size.
  Parameter Misconfiguration: The parameters passed to the data processing function may be incorrect or missing.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the version of the SAP software being used that affect how package sizes are handled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the data